XPenstemon albidus - White PenstemonX
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White Penstemon -or- White Beardtongue -or- Red-line Beardtongue (Penstemon albidus), was family Scrophulariaceae (Figwort), re-classed to family Plantaginaceae (Plantain)
Although this is typically a white bloom, the flowers can range in colors of pale pinks and blues as well. The perennial herbs are one of about 250 species. Although there are many recorded uses of species in this genus by Native Americans, we have found none for this species. White Penstemon is the most widespread penstemon or beardtonue in the Great Plains. The insides of the blossoms are bearded and often spotted with purple.
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Plant location: Sighted in Weld County Colorado while hiking Pawnee Butte June 3, 2009. This sorry plant shot was all we seemed to get of this species. As with foliage we hope to get better pics in 2010. Common on open prairies and hillsides, on sandy or gravelly soils. Found in the following United States: CO, IA, KS, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, WY.Plant -
Bloom season: April through June. We managed to forget foliage photographs but are hoping to see this species again in 2010 at Pawnee and replace with better images.Foliage -
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