species 311 observations
Sharpleaf Penstemon
Penstemon acuminatus
Field notes
Penstemon acuminatus is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family known by the common names sharpleaf penstemon and sand-dune penstemon. It is native to the dry interior of the northwestern United States.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Anicia Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Pseudomasaris vespoides
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.