Penstemon digitalis
| Foxglove beard-tongue | |
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| Inflorescence | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
| Species: | P. digitalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims | |
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue[1][2] or talus slope penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer. It is native to eastern Canada[1] and eastern and southeastern United States.
Description
Close-up of a Penstemon digitalis flower blooming in Schenley Park, Pitsburgh
Penstemon digitalis is a herbaceous plant with opposite, simple leaves, on slender, purple stems. It is sometimes called beardtongue, as the stamen has small tufts of "hair". It produces tubular white flowers on 2 to 3 foot stems over attractive dark green foliage. The flowers are produced in June, adding color to the prairie garden. The plant grows in any moist soil in full sun.
References
- 1 2 Dickinson, T.; Metsger, D.; Bull, J.; & Dickinson, R. (2004) ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario. Toronto:Royal Ontario Museum, p. 332.
- ↑ Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims foxglove beardtongue, USDA
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