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Penstemon rhizomatosus N.H.Holmgren sect. Saccanthera 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon rhizomatosus N.H.Holmgren sect. Saccanthera
BibliographyBrittonia 50: 162 (1998)
Native RangeNevada (Shell Creek Range)
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude3000-3500m
Descriptionstems appresed white hirsute, stem leaves opposite, abaxially glabrous, adaxially white hirsute, lanceolate, thyrsus interrupted, secund, corolla infundibuliform, 1-2cm
Size7-20cm
Colorviolet, red-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada)
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