Parry's beardtongue
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Parry's beardtongue
Penstemon parryi
Parry's beardtongue is a beautiful flower with bright purple blooms. It grows in rocky places and attracts bees and butterflies, making it a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Parry's beardtongue has tall, slender stems topped with vibrant rose-pink to purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its blooms stand out with two distinct lips and a fuzzy 'tongue' inside, making it visually unique.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusPenstemon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It loves growing in rocky, sandy soils, thriving where many plants struggle to survive!
Its 'beardtongue' isn't a real tongue, but a fuzzy sterile stamen that helps guide pollinators!
Some native bees are so specialized they only visit certain Penstemon flowers for nectar!
This desert beauty can grow up to a meter tall, towering over many other wildflowers!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Roots
Parry's beardtongue has a strong taproot that helps it reach deep water sources to survive in dry desert environments.
Ability
Sun Shield
Parry's beardtongue can grow fuzzy hairs on its leaves and stems, which helps protect it from the intense desert sun.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Parry's beardtongue has bright, colorful flowers that act like a beacon, attracting specific long-tongued bees for pollination.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumblebee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Feeds on nectar, aiding flower reproduction.
eaten by
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
Jackrabbits may browse its leaves and stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Tube Flower
A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Parry's beardtongue?
The easiest way to identify Parry's beardtongue is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Parry's beardtongue?
30-100 cm
How wide does Parry's beardtongue spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Parry's beardtongue?
2-3 cm
When does Parry's beardtongue bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Parry's beardtongue edible?
No
Is Parry's beardtongue toxic?
None
What is Parry's beardtongue's lifecycle?
Perennial
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