species 3,154 observations
Sierra Penstemon
Penstemon heterodoxus
Field notes
Penstemon heterodoxus is a species of penstemon known by the common name Sierra beardtongue. It is native to California and western Nevada where it grows in several of the mountain ranges from the Klamath Mountains to the Sierra Nevada - and the slopes and plateaus to the east. It grows in subalpine and alpine climates in mountain forests, meadows and talus.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it



Edith's Checkerspot, Variable Checkerspot, Anicia Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors


White-lined Sphinx, Orange-tipped Wood-digger, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee
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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.