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Penstemon

Penstemon, the beardtongues, is a large genus of roughly 280 species of flowering plants native to North America from northern Canada to Central America. It is the largest genus of flowering plants endemic to North America. As well as being the scientific name, penstemon is also widely used as a common name for all Penstemon species alongside beardtongues.

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Trending: foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) — 804 observations this week

Foxglove beardtongue blooming in your yard or along a roadside right now is prime habitat for native bumblebees and specialist...

Foxglove Beardtongue native-plants / pollinators

foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) observed in Jackson Township, IN, USA

Foxglove beardtongue is one of the most reliable native perennials for attracting long-tongued bees and hummingbirds, and...

Foxglove Beardtongue native-plants / pollinators