species 2,126 observations
Low Beardtongue
Penstemon humilis
Field notes
Penstemon humilis is a species of flowering plant in the veronica family known by the common names low penstemon and lowly penstemon. It is native to the western United States.
This species of penstemon is found in sagebrush, in pinyon-juniper woodland habitat, and in mountain forests and tundra.
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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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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Osmia pentstemonis
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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
Juniper Hairstreak, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Red-belted 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.