Status: Native, Species of Concern USFWS, Species of Concern State of NM, Sensitive Species USFS
Synonyms:
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Penstemon metcalfei is a pink and blue penstemon found only in a small area of the Black Range. It is found in a narrow, moist canyon with flowing water and shade at upper elevation. The corolla tube is pink, and the lobes are blue. It has triangular, clasping three-veined leaves. A questions remains about how Penstemon metcalfei is related to Penstemon oliganthus and Penstemon whippleanus.
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Penstemon metcalfei, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Black Range, North Percha Creek, July 26, 2008
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