Penstemon spectabilis
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Penstemon spectabilis is a species of penstemon known by the common name showy penstemon. It is native to southern California and Baja California, where it grows in the chaparral, scrub, and woodlands of the coastal mountain ranges.
Description
Penstemon spectabilis is a perennial herb growing erect to a maximum height often exceeding one meter. The thin leaves are lance-shaped to oval, serrated on the edges, and up to 10 centimeters in length. The oppositely arranged pairs may fuse about the stem at the bases. The inflorescence bears wide-mouthed tubular purple-blue flowers which may be over 3 centimeters long. The throat is lighter in color, lavender to nearly white, and hairless inside.
This plant is often a pioneer species in habitat recently disturbed.[1] It is pollinated by wasps such as Pseudomasaris vespoides, as well as by hummingbirds.[2]
References
- ↑ Wolfe, A. D. Penstemon spectabilis
- ↑ Chari, J. and P. Wilson. (2001). Factors limiting hybridization between Penstemon spectabilis and Penstemon centranthifolius. Can J Bot 79:1439-48.
External links
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- Jepson Manual Treatment - Penstemon spectabilis
- USDA Plants Profile; Penstemon spectabilis
- Penstemon spectabilis - Photo gallery
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- Penstemon
- Flora of California
- Flora of Baja California
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
- Garden plants of North America
- Drought-tolerant plants
- Plants and pollinators
- Bird food plants
- Lamiales stubs