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Front Range Beardtongue

Penstemon virens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Plantaginaceae ›Genus: Penstemon

About

Penstemon virens, commonly known as blue mist penstemon, Front Range penstemon, or Green beardtongue, is a common Penstemon in the Front Range foothills in Colorado and Wyoming. The dainty flowers are an ornament to many rocky or sandy area within its range. It is confusingly similar to Penstemon humilis and Penstemon albertinus though the ranges of these plants do not overlap in the wild. The origin of calling it the "blue mist penstemon" is not precisely...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Front Range Beardtongue?
The scientific name of Front Range Beardtongue is Penstemon virens.
What kingdom does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the family Plantaginaceae.
What genus does Front Range Beardtongue belong to?
Front Range Beardtongue belongs to the genus Penstemon.