Penstemon digitalis
Foxglove beard-tongue | |
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Inflorescence | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Plantaginaceae |
Genus: | Penstemon |
Species: | P. digitalis |
Binomial name | |
Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims | |
Penstemon digitalis (foxglove beard-tongue,[1] foxglove beardtongue,[2] or talus slope penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white and are borne in summer. It is native to eastern Canada[1] and eastern and southeastern United States.
Description
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Close-up of flower blooming in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
Penstemon digitalis is a herbaceous plant with opposite, simple leaves, on slender, purple stems. It is called beardtongue since the stamen has small tufts of "hair". 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. The plant grows in any moist soil in full sun.
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- 1 2 Dickinson, T.; Metsger, D.; Bull, J.; & Dickinson, R. (2004). ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario. Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, p. 332.
- ↑ Penstemon digitalis Nutt. ex Sims foxglove beardtongue, USDA
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