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Penstemon rostriflorus
The common names for this plant are Bridges' Penstemon and Beaked Penstemon.
It's found throughout the southwestern states and is particularly common in
Tulare County and in the Sierra Nevada range in general, growing at
elevations between 5000 and 11,000 feet. The flowers angle downwards to
accommodate hummingbirds and to discourage bees. In fact, while filming this
video I encountered quite a few hummingbirds. They seem to really like
hanging out around patches of this plant.
MORE INFO:
Penstemon rostriflorus
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Lyrics:
Tubular flowers, lipstick red
Shady canyons, mountain slopes
Severely reflexed lower lip |