Mojave Beard-Tongue

• Scientific Name: Penstemon Pseudospectabilis Var. Pseudospectabilis
• Common Name: Mojave Beard-Tongue
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=63
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, washes
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Magenta or pink
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Present but not common
• Family: Plantaginaceae (plantain family)