Biology:Penstemon pachyphyllus

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Penstemon pachyphyllus
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: 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

  1. Penstemon pachyphyllus. NatureServe.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Penstemon pachyphyllus. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.

Wikidata ☰ Q7164871 entry