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Palmer's penstemon
Penstemon palmeri
42.2788, -113.488
Field Notes
Description:
Perennial herb that was around 3 feet tall. Beautiful white flowers with a large hairy staminode (a sterile stamen) in the center.
Habitat:
I found a large cluster of this growing next to the road. They were growing on a south aspect slope among annual and perennial grasses and herbs.
Notes:
Another common name for penstemon is beardtongue due to the hairy staminode coming out of the flower.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 10, 2012
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