Species Identification

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Attribute	The current selection is Penstemon_acaulis
Classification	Penstemon Penstemon Ericopsis Caespitosi
General	A very small and desirable cushion forming plant limited to a very narrow range and thus, may be considered to be endangered. P. yampaensis is sometimes listed as P. acaulis ssp. yampaensis. Both species can be difficult to grow. Various sources place this species in differing sections. The species name means 'stemless'. Many prefer to grow this species in a trough.
Anther	blue-black and widely divaricate with toothed sutures
Staminode	large, golden bearded, exserted.
Leaves	linear, gray geen leaves, to three quarters of an inch.
Stems	very short
Inflorescense	usually two flowers per flowering shoot.
Corolla	blue to lavender tinged upward facing
Flower Color
Calyx
Habitat	Dry clay hills
Range	Near the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the bordering area where CO, WY, and UT meet.