Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Penstemon pinifolius is found in upper elevation Ponderosa Pine forests, growing either among the needles or on top of rocks in the area. It also grows on isolated rocky crags among pinon and juniper. Penstemon pinifolius has leaves that are dark green and linear on stems that are rarely more than 8-12 inches tall. The corollas are red. The low, more sprawling habit of Penstemon pinifolius is a bit different than the usual upright growth habit of common Penstemons in this area.
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Penstemon pinifolius, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger & Leith Young, Black Range, Emory Pass, June 22, 2008
Penstemon pinifolius, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger & Leith Young, Black Range, Emory Pass, June 22, 2008
Penstemon pinifolius, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger & Leith Young, Black Range, Emory Pass, June 22, 2008
Penstemon pinifolius, macro of capsule, photo Russ Kleinman, Roland Shook & Michael Head, Preacher's Point, Nov. 15, 2008
Penstemon pinifolius, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, McMillen Campground trail, July 20, 2010
Penstemon pinifolius, closeup of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, McMillen Campground trail, July 20, 2010
Penstemon pinifolius, closeup of branch, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, McMillen Campground trail, July 20, 2010
Penstemon pinifolius, closeup of immature capsule, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, McMillen Campground trail, July 20, 2010
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