Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Penstemon fendleri Torrey & Gray
(Fendler Penstemon, Fendler's Beardtongue)
Family: Plantaginaceae, formerly Scrophulariaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Penstemon fendleri is a lower elevation herb with glaucous lanceolate leaves that are are gently folded upwards but not creased. The cauline leaves are clasping. The corolla is lilac in color and ascending. Penstemon fendleri is found on dry mesas and meadows.
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Penstemon fendleri, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Mangas Canyon Road, May 1, 2007
Penstemon fendleri, view of throat, photo Russ Kleinman, Richard Felger, Sarah Johnson & Kevin Keith, Box Canyon Road, Cliff, April 24, 2009
Penstemon fendleri, lateral view, photo Russ Kleinman, Richard Felger, Sarah Johnson & Kevin Keith, Box Canyon Road, Cliff, April 24, 2009
Penstemon fendleri, view inside corolla, photo Russ Kleinman, Richard Felger, Sarah Johnson & Kevin Keith, Box Canyon Road, Cliff, April 24, 2009
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