Status: Native
Synonyms:
Penstemon bridgesii Gray
Penstemon rostriflorus is a middle elevation perennial with lanceolate leaves. The flowers are bright red. The lower lip is strongly reflexed and the anthers are horseshoe shaped. Older plants have a "bushy" appearance.
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Penstemon rostriflorus, photo Russ Kleinman, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Sept. 28, 2007
Penstemon rostriflorus, detail of throat, photo Russ Kleinman, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Sept. 28, 2007
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