Penstemon azureus var. angustissimus

A. Gray

in A. Gray et al., Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 272. 1878. (as Pentstemon)

Endemic
Synonyms: Penstemon azureus subsp. angustissimus (A. Gray) D. D. Keck
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 17. Treatment on page 232. Mentioned on page 231.

Cauline leaves 40–90 × 2–6 mm, blade lanceolate to linear, base tapered to clasping. Flowers: calyx lobes ovate, 5–6.5 × 1.4–2.3 mm, apex acuminate to caudate. 2n = 48.


Phenology: Flowering May–Aug.
Habitat: Moist woodlands, forests.
Elevation: 300–700 m.

Discussion

Variety angustissimus occurs in northern and central California.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.