Rare Plant Field Guide

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Photo Copyright © 1999 by B. Jennings Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Look Alikes: Distinct from other sympatric Penstemon species by the large, pinkish lavender corollas with dark violet lines in the throat, and exserted, golden yellow bearded staminode. Flowering/Fruiting Period: Flowers late May-early June. Habitat: Talus slopes and knolls of Green River Formation shales in sparsely vegetated desert shrub and pinyon-juniper communities. Elev. 5800-6000 ft. Photo Copyright © 1999 by courtesy of the Colorado Natural Areas Program Distribution: E Utah and Colorado (Rio Blanco Co.). References: Cronquist et al. 1984; Galatowitsch and O’Kane 1985; Graham 1937; O’Kane 1988; Welsh et al. 1993. Please send comments to: Colorado Natural Heritage Program 254 General Services Building, Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO 80523 · (970) 491-2992