Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Penstemon rostriflorus Kellogg
(Beaked Beardtongue)
Family: Plantaginaceae, formerly Scrophulariaceae
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, can form a hedge under optimal conditions and are woody towards the base. The capsules have a very long and twisted persistent style.
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Penstemon rostriflorus, photo Russ Kleinman, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Sept. 28, 2007
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Penstemon rostriflorus, detail of throat, photo Russ Kleinman, Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Sept. 28, 2007
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Penstemon rostriflorus, bushy appearance, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Leggett Canyon, Aug. 11, 2009
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Penstemon rostriflorus, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Leggett Canyon, Aug. 11, 2009
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Penstemon rostriflorus, closeup of capsules, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris & Kelly Kindscher, Leggett Canyon, Aug. 11, 2009
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