Thickleaf Beardtongue (Penstemon pachyphyllus)
Description
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, particularly the Great Basin. 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.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Plantaginaceae
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Genus: Penstemon
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