Penstemon digitalis
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Penstemon digitalis (penstemon) is a plant in the plantain family, Plantaginaceae. The flowers are white, borne in summer. It is native to Eastern and Southeastern United States.[1]
[edit] Description
Penstemon digitalis is a herbaceous plant with opposite, simple leaves, on slender, purple stems. It is sometimes called beardtongue, as the stamen has small tufts of "hair".[2]
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