Penstemon pachyphyllus
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]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
| Species: | P. pachyphyllus |
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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.
- Penstemon pachyphyllus. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.
External links
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