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Gentian Beardtongue

Penstemon gentianoides

Taxonomy

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

About

Penstemon gentianoides, the gentian beardtongue or gentian-leaved Penstemon, is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. Found on volcanic mountain slopes across Mexico and Central America, especially in Mexican mountain pine forests, it is a somewhat shrubby perennial herb that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall in good conditions. It has dense bundles of leaves and thyrse-shaped flower clusters with 3–6 flowers which are blue-violet. Named for its similarity to gentians, the...

Frequently Asked Questions

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