species 77 observations
Mancos Beardtongue
Penstemon strictiformis
Field notes
Penstemon strictiformis, also known as Mancos penstemon, is a species of penstemon in the veronica family. They are found only around the Four Corners region where the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet. They have pastel blue to purple flowers.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.