A subalpine penstemon of rocky habitat, the flower color alone distinguishes it, and when seen on steep cliffs, as shown in the photo, it is unmistakable.
Author: Susan McDougall
Nisqually Overlook, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.8683, -121.5372, 5168
Date: July 1, 2016
The deep pink flowers are more than an inch in length, with ridges on the lower lip. The leaves are oval, thick, and gray-green in color.
Author: Susan McDougall
Nisqually Overlook, Mount Rainier National Park
GPS: 46.7782, -121.7603, 4479
Date: June 11, 2014
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