Penstemon pachyphyllus
| Penstemon pachyphyllus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
| Species: | P. pachyphyllus |
| Binomial name | |
| Penstemon pachyphyllus A.Gray ex Rydb. | |
Penstemon pachyphyllus is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common name thickleaf beardtongue. It is native to the western United States,[1] particularly the Great Basin.[2]
This species is a perennial herb growing up to 65 centimeters tall. The leaves are fleshy and smooth-edged. The flowers are blue to shades of purple. The staminode is very hairy.[2]
References
- ↑ Penstemon pachyphyllus. NatureServe.
- 1 2 Penstemon pachyphyllus. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
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