Species Detail Forb

Flower Grapevine Canyon - Sue Smith		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Penstemon rostriflorus - bridge penstemon Synonyms: Penstemon bridgesii Other Common Names: beaked penstemon, mountain scarlet penstemon Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Scrophulariaceae
Flower Grapevine Canyon - Sue Smith


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Perennial Similar Species: Penstemon barbartus
General Desc: The low, much-branched, sub-woody base of bridge penstemon sends up 2 to 3 foot stems. It is an unusual penstemon on several counts: it is woody, evergreen and shrub-like.
Identification notes: Sepals and flower stalks noticeably glandular and hairy.
Height: 1-1/2 to 3 feet

Habitat

Habitat Description: This penstemon thrives in areas with cooler summer temperatures and some summer water. Foothills, canyons, openings, shrublands.
Plant Communities: Pinyon Juniper Woodland, Montane Conifer Forest
Elevation: 4500 - 8500 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Red Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Jun - Sep
Description: Flowers and stems have glandular hairs so sticky that small insects are trapped.

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Opposite Leaves Clasp: Y
Hairs: Stems Spines: N
Leaf Description: Stems are hairy and grow both upright and sprawling; dried, beige flower stems persist for several years, and darker, thicker, woody stems support the entire plant.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: Brown
Fruit Type: Capsule
Seed Notes: Seed pods remain on the plant for a year and are quite noticeable.


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