Taxon Details

Penstemon albomarginatus

white-margined beardtongue

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Photo of Penstemon albomarginatus
Michelle Cloud-Hughes 2010
Photo of Penstemon albomarginatus
John Game 2014
Photo of Penstemon albomarginatus
James M. Andre 2010

Taxon Summary:

Penstemon albomarginatus, commonly known as white-margined beardtongue, is a perennial herb in the Plantaginaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Desert dunes (stabilized), and Mojavean desert scrub (sandy), growing at elevations from 620 to 1065 meters. Penstemon albomarginatus is ranked 1B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened or Endangered in California and Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Scientific Name:
Penstemon albomarginatus Jones
Common Name:
white-margined beardtongue
Family: Plantaginaceae
Element Code: PDSCR1L070
USDA Plants Symbol: PEAL3
Synonyms/Other Names:
Name Status: JEF, FNA, POWO,
IPNI, Tropicos
Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Mar-May(Jun)
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Elevation:
620 - 1065 meters
2035 - 3495 feet
General Habitats:
  • Desert dunes (stabilized)
  • Mojavean desert scrub (sandy)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Threatened by solar energy development and military activities. Possibly threatened by vehicles.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Threat List Total: 10
Total EOs % of EOs
EOs with Threat Listed: 24 86 %
THREAT LIST:
Non-native plant impacts 21 75%
ORV activity 20 71%
Development 19 67%
Other 10 35%
Erosion/runoff 8 28%
Total Occurrences: 28
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 1 11 7 0 9
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 4
Recent <=20 Years 24
Presence:
Presumed Extant 28
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Nevada (NV)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Cadiz Summit (3411554), Hector (3411674), Hidden Valley East (3411683), Lavic Lake (3411663), Ludlow (3411662), Morgans Well (3411652), Sleeping Beauty (3411673), Troy Lake (3411675)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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