Species Detail Forb

Flower stalk Willow Dells Tr - Sue Smith		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Penstemon barbatus - beardlip penstemon Synonyms: Penstemon barbatus var. coccineus Other Common Names: red penstemon Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Scrophulariaceae
Flower stalk Willow Dells Tr - Sue Smith


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Perennial
General Desc: Perennial, 1 to 3 stems arise from a woody base. Leaves are opposite on stems and form basal rosettes. Basal and lower leaves are stemmed; upper without stems. Leaves narrower and smaller going up the stem.Â Flowers red and one-sided on erect stems.
Identification notes: Red flowered, without glands and hairs, strongly 2-lipped, lower lip reflexed (turned back), upper lip projecting or spreading. Leaves are narrow, basal and on the stems. Stems not hairy and glandular.
Height: 1 to 4 feet

Habitat

Habitat Description: Pinyon-juniper woodlands, montane and subalpine forests; commonly found along roads and mountain meadows.
Plant Communities: Pinyon Juniper Woodland, Montane Conifer Forest, Disturbed Areas
Elevation: 4000 - 10000 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Red Shape: Irregular in elongated clusters Tubular: Y Flowering Period: Jun - Oct
Description: Tubular, strongly 2-lipped flowers; 3 lower lobes pointed backward, upper 2 lobes projecting; flowers are 1-sided on elongated and erect stems, red with red-purple nectar guides inside the flower tube.Â

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Grayish-green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Other Leaf Attachment: Basal and opposite Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: No Spines: N
Leaf Description: Basal leaves, 3 to 5 inches long, pointed and have slightly wavy margins; upper leaves without stems and pointed at the tip.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit Notes: 1/2 inch long, splitting open longitudinally to release seeds.
Seed Notes: Brown seeds.


	Arizona Cooperative Extension Yavapai County 840 Rodeo Dr #C Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 445-6590	Version 8.0 http://cales.arizona.edu/yavapaiplants/SpeciesDetailForb.php Last Updated: Dec 13, 2022 Content Questions/Comments: Email Matt Halldorson Legal Disclaimer