Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi
(Torrey’s Penstemon)
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 6541
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Levsa Canyon Trail, Trinidad Lake State Park, Las Animas Co. 8297
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Levsa Canyon Trail, Trinidad Lake State Park, Las Animas Co. 8293
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Four Mile Area, Chaffee Co. 6548
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Levsa Canyon Trail, Trinidad Lake State Park, Las Animas Co. 8291
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Levsa Canyon Trail, Trinidad Lake State Park, Las Animas Co. 8307
Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi, Levsa Canyon Trail, Trinidad Lake State Park, Las Animas Co. 8299
| Scientific Name | Penstemon barbatus var. torreyi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PEBAT |
| Common Name | Torrey's Penstemon, Beard-lip Penstemon | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 538475 |
| Family | Plantaginaceae (Plantain) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to montane (6000 to 10000 ft); rocky or sandy soils in woodlands, meadows, roadsides and open areas. Plant: Erect perennial with solitary or few stems up to 3 feet tall; sparse foliage. Leaves: Sparse stem leaves are narrow, linear to lanceolate up to 6 inches long; basal leaves more ovate. Inflorescence: Spire-like panicle of brilliant, smooth, scarlet two-lipped tubular blossoms 2 inches long; hairy lower lip divided into three lobes, and strongly reflexed (bent backwards); five stamens, one of which (staminode) is infertile and bearing a tuft of hairs; anthers are smooth (glabrous). Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams and American Southwest. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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