Rocky Mountain Beardtongue (Penstemon strictus)
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The name “Rocky Mountain Beardtongue” is a huge clue! The likely geographical location and native region of *Penstemon strictus* is the **Rocky Mountains** of **North America**.
More specifically, it’s found in:
* **Colorado**
* **Wyoming**
* **Utah**
* **New Mexico**
* **Arizona (northern)**
It typically grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands at elevations between 6,000 and 10,000 feet.