Penstemon laevis
Smooth Penstemon, Southwestern Beardtongue
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Penstemon laevis (commonly known as Smooth Penstemon or Southwestern Beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Penstemon, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Utah