Genus Penstemon (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Penstemon eatonii is a species of penstemon known by the common name Eaton's penstemon or firecracker penstemon, and is part of the genus Penstemon.
- Penstemon deustus is a species of penstemon known by the common name hot rock penstemon or scabland penstemon, and is part of the genus Penstemon.
- The genus Penstemon contains approximately 270 species, all native to North America.
- The large genus Penstemon has flowers in a variety of colors including pink, red, blue, purple, and white.
- The tubular flowers of the genus Penstemon attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, which act as pollinators.