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Gibben's beardtongue
Penstemon gibbensii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G1G2
State (S-rank): S1
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Species range
Estimate from download of data from Utah Rare Plant Database on Nov 13th, 2019. Geocat based on 119 observations extent of occurrence is 0.477 km2
Threats or limiting factors
Threats from trampling, soil erosion, and overcollection by gardeners are high throughout its range (Alexander 2016 citing UDWR 1998). Climate change is an increasing threat, as extreme drought leads to decreased seed production (Dorn 1990), and seeds are best released from dormancy after a relatively long duration of winter cold, relative to what has been normal climate for the site in the past (Tilini et al. 2016). Colorado has noted invasive species encroachment and also outside of Utah, oil and gas development is also a threat.
