Penstemon digitalis
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| Beardtongue | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
| Species: | P. digitalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Penstemon digitalis |
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Penstemon digitalis (penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white, borne in summer. It is native to Eastern and Southeastern United States. Its common name is Beardtongue.[1]
[edit] Description
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".[2] 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. Grows in any moist soil in full sun.
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