Yellow Beardtongue
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Yellow Beardtongue
Penstemon confertus
The Yellow Beardtongue is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its unique shape and color make it a cheerful sight in gardens and fields.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Yellow Beardtongue has dense clusters of small, tubular, pale yellow to cream-colored flowers often accented with tiny reddish-purple lines inside. Its narrow, bright green leaves typically grow near the base, making the golden flower spikes stand out distinctly.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyPlantaginaceaeGenusPenstemon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Bumblebees love to buzz its tiny flowers like tiny helicopters to get pollen!
It often grows alongside sagebrush, creating a beautiful wild carpet!
Its name comes from tiny fuzzy hairs inside the flower, like a secret beard!
Some Penstemon flowers change color after pollination to tell bees 'no more nectar!'
Special abilities
Ability
Buzz Pollination Power
Yellow Beardtongue has flowers that certain bees can 'buzz' to shake out hidden pollen, a special trick for efficient foraging!
Ability
Clump-Forming Resilience
It grows in dense clumps from underground stems, helping it spread slowly and resist being overtaken by other plants.
Ability
Mountain Survivor
This plant has tough, narrow leaves and deep roots to help it survive in dry, high-altitude environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
A key pollinator of its flowers.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Elk
Cervus canadensis
Elk and other grazing animals browse its foliage.
eaten by
Chalcedon Checkerspot
Euphydryas chalcedona
Its caterpillars feed on Penstemon species.
Traits
Bell-Shaped Flower
Bell-shaped flowers possess petals fused or arranged to form a cup-like or campanulate structure resembling a bell.
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.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Tube Flower
A tube flower has petals fused together at the base, forming a distinct tubular structure that typically holds nectar deep within.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Yellow Beardtongue?
10-50 cm
How wide does Yellow Beardtongue spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Yellow Beardtongue?
0.5-1 cm
When does Yellow Beardtongue bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Yellow Beardtongue edible?
No
Is Yellow Beardtongue toxic?
None
What is Yellow Beardtongue's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Yellow Beardtongue pollinated?
Insect
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