Penstemon pachyphyllus

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Penstemon pachyphyllus
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Status TNC G5.svg
Secure  (NatureServe)
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Penstemon
Species:
P. pachyphyllus
Binomial name
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]

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. 1 2 Penstemon pachyphyllus. USDA NRCS Plant Guide.