Eaton's penstemon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eaton's penstemon |
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Penstemon
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eatonii
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Penstemon eatonii, often called Eaton's penstemon or firecracker penstemon, is a beautiful flowering plant. It belongs to the Penstemon group of plants. You can find this plant growing naturally in the western parts of the Western United States. Its home stretches from Southern California all the way to the Rocky Mountains. It likes to grow in many different kinds of places, such as deserts, woodlands, forests, and open, flat areas called plateaus.
What Does Eaton's Penstemon Look Like?
Eaton's penstemon is a type of perennial plant. This means it lives for many years, not just one season. It is also an herb, which means it has soft stems instead of woody ones like a tree.
Stems and Leaves
This plant usually grows several stems that can spread out or stand straight up. They can reach about one meter (which is about 3 feet) tall. Its leaves are shaped like a spear or an oval. They have smooth edges and can grow up to 9 centimeters (about 3.5 inches) long.
Flowers
The flowers of Eaton's penstemon are very eye-catching. They grow in a cluster called an inflorescence. These flowers are bright red and shaped like narrow tubes. They can be longer than 3 centimeters (over an inch). The opening of the flower is quite small and doesn't spread out much.
