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Penstemon fruticosus

Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Beardtongue
Other regional names: Shrubby Penstemon
  • Shrubby Penstemon
Also known as: Apentostera secundiflora Raf. +12 more
  • Apentostera secundiflora Raf.
  • Dasanthera fruticosa (Pursh) Raf.
  • Gerardia fruticosa Pursh
  • Penstemon fruticosus subsp. fruticosus
  • Penstemon fruticosus var. crassifolius (Lindl.) Krautter
  • Penstemon lewisii Benth.
  • Penstemon menziesii Hook.
  • Penstemon menziesii var. crassifolius (Lindl.) Schelle
  • Penstemon menziesii var. lewisii (Benth.) A.Gray
  • Penstemon menziesii var. peduncularis (Nutt. ex Benth.) Schelle
  • Penstemon peduncularis Nutt. ex A.DC.
  • Penstemon peduncularis Nutt. ex Benth.
  • Penstemon scouleri Lindl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Penstemon fruticosus (commonly known as Bush Penstemon or Shrubby Beardtongue) is a shrub within the Plantaginaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

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)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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