Palmer's penstemon
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Palmer's Penstemon (Penstemon palmeri) is a penstemon notable for its showy, rounded, light-pink flowers. It is one of several types also known as balloon flowers. The plant is named after Edward Palmer.
The plant typically grows to 1/2 to 1 meter in height. The leaves are opposite, wide, and grayish-green in color.
Varieties include eglandulosus, macranthus, and palmeri.
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Palmer's Penstemon in Red Rock Canyon
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Palmer's Penstemon