''Penstemon venustus'' is a species of
penstemon known by the common names Venus penstemon and alpine penstemon. It is native to the northwestern United States, where it grows in many types of open habitat. It is a spreading
shrub
A shrub (often also called a bush) is a small-to-medium-sized perennial woody plant. Unlike herbaceous plants, shrubs have persistent woody stems above the ground. Shrubs can be either deciduous or evergreen. They are distinguished from trees ...
growing erect to a maximum height near 80 centimeters. The thick, stiff leaves are lance-shaped, serrated, and up to 12 centimeters in length. The showy
inflorescence bears many tubular lavender flowers, the largest nearly 4 centimeters long. The mouth of the flower and the
staminode
In botany, a staminode is an often rudimentary, sterile or abortive stamen, which means that it does not produce pollen.Jackson, Benjamin, Daydon; ''A Glossary of Botanic Terms with their Derivation and Accent''; Published by Gerald Duckworth & Co. ...
are covered in long, white hairs. This penstemon is cultivated for use in wilderness landscaping in its native habitat.
Plant Guide: ''P. venustus''
USDA NRCS Idaho & National Plat Data Center.
References
External links
Jepson Manual TreatmentPhoto gallery
venustus
Flora of the Northwestern United States
Flora without expected TNC conservation status
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