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Penstemon laevigatus

Eastern Beardtongue, Eastern Smooth Beardtongue
Also known as: Bartramia pulchella Salisb. +11 more
  • Bartramia pulchella Salisb.
  • Chelone laevigata J.Thomps.
  • Chelone laevigata Pers.
  • Chelone penstemon DC.
  • Chelone penstemon L.
  • Chelone pentstemon L.
  • Penstemon glaucophyllus Scheele
  • Penstemon laevigatus Sol.
  • Penstemon laevigatus var. canescens Britton
  • Penstemon nuttallii L.C.Beck
  • Penstemon penstemon (L.) Britton
  • Penstemon pentstemon (L.) MacMill.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Penstemon laevigatus (commonly known as Eastern Beardtongue or Eastern Smooth Beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Penstemon is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Minnesota

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