Kingdom Plantae Family Plantaginaceae Scientific name Penstemon labrosus Rank Species | Order Lamiales Genus Penstemon Higher classification Beardtongue | |
Similar Beardtongue, Penstemon grinnellii, Penstemon rostriflorus, Penstemon floridus | ||
Penstemon labrosus is a species of penstemon known by the common name San Gabriel beardtongue. It is native to the Transverse Ranges of southern California, including the San Gabriel Mountains, and the Peninsular Ranges to the south, its distribution extending into Mexico. It grows in forest and woodland habitat. It is a perennial herb growing erect to about 70 centimeters tall. The long, paired leaves are linear in shape with rolled, untoothed edges, and reach over 8 centimeters in maximum length. The inflorescence produces bright red to orange or yellowish flowers 3 to 4 centimeters long. The upper lip is hood-shaped and the lower is divided into 3 narrow lobes which are sometimes reflexed. The flower is hairless, including the staminode.