Biology:Penstemon purpusii
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Penstemon purpusii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
| Species: | P. purpusii
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| Binomial name | |
| Penstemon purpusii Brandeg.
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Penstemon purpusii is an uncommon species of penstemon known by the common name Snow Mountain beardtongue. It is endemic to northern California , where it is known only from the Klamath Mountains and northern peaks of the North Coast Ranges. It grows in rocky open and forested mountain habitat. It is a perennial herb growing to a maximum height of 20 centimeters from a woody base. The leaves are 1 to 3 centimeters long, widely lance-shaped and sometimes folded lengthwise. The glandular inflorescence bears tubular flowers up to 3 centimeters long. They are generally purple-blue in color, often with white throats.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q7164883 entry
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