Penstemon mucronatus
Mucronate Penstemon, Sheep Creek Beardtongue
Also known as: Penstemon murcronatus N.H.Holmgren +1 more
- Penstemon murcronatus N.H.Holmgren
- Penstemon pachyphyllus var. mucronatus (N.H.Holmgren) Neese
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Penstemon mucronatus (commonly known as Mucronate Penstemon or Sheep Creek beardtongue) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Indigenous to 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming