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beardtongue

American  
[beerd-tuhng] / ˈbɪərdˌtʌŋ /

noun

  1. any plant belonging to the genus Penstemon, of the figwort family.


Etymology

Origin of beardtongue

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; beard + tongue

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Beginning in early summer, beardtongue produces graceful spires of tubular blooms in a range of colors from pale pink and lavender to intense crimson and electric blue.

From Seattle Times

One bee, Osmia distincta, fed on just three species of beardtongue or penstemon, a summer-flowering perennial.

From Washington Post

Bee balm, beardtongue and Scotch broom along the path.

From Washington Times

Scarlet Indian paintbrush and violet penstemon and beardtongue, plus handfuls of pearly everlasting and other white and yellow flowers, have joined them over the years.

From Seattle Times

Fish and Wildlife Service cited a conservation agreement it forged with Utah officials in ruling that Graham’s and White River beardtongue don’t merit federal protection.

From Washington Times