Beaked penstemon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beaked penstemon |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Penstemon |
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P. rostriflorus
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| Penstemon rostriflorus Kellogg
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Penstemon bridgesii |
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Penstemon rostriflorus is a type of wild flower known by a few fun names. You might hear it called the beaked penstemon, Bridge penstemon, or even Bridges' penstemon. This plant is native to the Southwestern United States and California. It loves to grow in many different places. You can find it in areas with sagebrush, chaparral, scrublands, woodlands, and even forests.
What is the Beaked Penstemon?
The beaked penstemon is a special kind of plant. It is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows back year after year from its roots. It forms clumps with many straight stems. These stems grow from a strong, woody base. The plant can reach about 1 meter (3 feet) tall. That's taller than many kids!
What Does it Look Like?
The leaves of the beaked penstemon are long and narrow. They are shaped like a spear or a lance. They have smooth edges. Each leaf can grow up to 7 centimeters long.
The flowers grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. This cluster has tiny glands on it. The flowers themselves are shaped like tubes. They are usually bright red to orange-red. Each flower is about 2 to 3 centimeters long. The opening of the flower has two main parts. The top part looks like a small hood. The bottom part has three lobes, or rounded sections. This unique shape helps attract pollinators like hummingbirds!
