species 214 observations
California Beardtongue
Penstemon californicus
Field notes
Penstemon californicus is a species of penstemon known by the common name California penstemon. It is native to the Mexican state of Baja California but is also found in a few places in the American state of California. It grows in the forest and woodland habitat of the Peninsular Ranges and nearby slopes.
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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
Variable Checkerspot, Edith's Checkerspot, California Tiger Moth, Kallia murtfeldtella
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rufous Hummingbird
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Pseudomasaris vespoides, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
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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.