Whipple'S Penstemon
探検植物
Whipple'S Penstemon
penstemon whippleanus
Whipple's Penstemon (Penstemon whippleanus), also known as Whipple's beardtongue, is a striking perennial wildflower native to the high-elevation regions of the western United States. Found gracing rocky subalpine slopes and alpine meadows, this resilient plant is famous for its distinctive, drooping clusters of deep purple to almost black, bell-shaped flowers. It plays a vital role in its montane ecosystem, providing crucial nectar for native bees and hummingbirds during the brief summer blooming season. Renowned for its ability to thrive in harsh, rocky soils where other plants struggle, it is a favorite among native plant enthusiasts and rock gardeners.
生息地: Found in subalpine and alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open coniferous forests of the western United States.
外見
This herbaceous perennial typically grows between 20 to 60 cm tall, forming clumps of lance-shaped, green leaves at the base. Its most identifying feature is the nodding, tubular flowers clustered at the top of upright stems. The blossoms are usually a deep dusky purple, wine-red, or deep lavender, though creamy white variants occasionally occur. The lower lip of the tubular flower is famously hairy inside—a characteristic that gives 'beardtongues' their name—and often features delicate white or lighter-colored guide lines to direct pollinators.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Lamiales科Plantaginaceae属Penstemon
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
The common name 'beardtongue' refers to the sterile stamen, which is heavily bearded with fine hairs, aiding in pollination.
This species was named in honor of Lieutenant Amiel Weeks Whipple, an American military officer and surveyor who led expeditions in the West.
While dark purple is the classic color for Whipple's Penstemon, entirely white or pale cream-colored flowers can occasionally be found in the same populations.
特殊能力
能力
High-Altitude Resilience
Adapted to withstand intense ultraviolet radiation, strong winds, and freezing temperatures characteristic of subalpine environments.
能力
Hairy Nectar Guides
Possesses a fuzzy, sterile stamen (the 'beardtongue') that assists pollinators in positioning themselves while feeding.
能力
Drought Tolerance
Utilizes a deep, fibrous root system to access moisture deep within gravelly, well-draining soils.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 20-60 cm
- 寿命
- 3-10 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, Whipple's Penstemon generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon Dioxide
- Soil Minerals
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Two-form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Pollinated primarily by native bumblebees searching for nectar.
host plant
Anicia Checkerspot
Euphydryas anicia
Serves as a host plant for the caterpillars of this western butterfly.
eaten by
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
Occasionally browsed by high-altitude herbivores when other food is scarce.
特徴
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Whipple'S Penstemonを見分けるには？
Whipple'S Penstemonを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Whipple'S Penstemonの長さは何ですか？
20-60 cm
Whipple'S Penstemonの寿命は何ですか？
3-10 年
Whipple'S Penstemonは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, Whipple's Penstemon generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water.
Whipple'S Penstemonは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in subalpine and alpine meadows, rocky slopes, and open coniferous forests of the western United States.
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観察場所
公園30 件の観察12 種
Colorado, US
Echo Lake Park
ここで見られるかも Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, ヤナギラン と Whipple's Penstemon.
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公園30 件の観察12 種
Colorado, US
Holzwarth Historic District
ここで見られるかも ヘラジカ, エルク と Whipple's Penstemon.
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公園30 件の観察12 種
Colorado, US
St. Elmo
ここで見られるかも Broad-Tailed Hummingbird, キホオジリス と マツヒワ.
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公園18 件の観察12 種
Colorado, US
Wheeler Geologic Area
ここで見られるかも バージニアイチゴ, セイヨウノコギリソウ と 美しいヤコブのはしご.
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