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Penstemon californicus (Munz & L M.Johnst.) D.D.Keck

California beardtongue · Plantaginaceae

Penstemon californicus is a species of penstemon known by the common name California penstemon.

PlantaginaceaeShrubUS native
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About California beardtongue

Penstemon californicus is a species of penstemon known by the common name California penstemon. It is native to Baja California and is also known from fewer than 20 occurrences in California, mainly in Orange and Riverside Counties. It grows in the forest and woodland habitat of the Peninsular Ranges and nearby slopes. This is a perennial herb with many spreading or upright branches 30 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are no more than 1.5 centimeters...

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Native rangeCalifornia, Mexico Northwest
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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