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Penstemon tenuiflorus (Eastern whiteflower beardtongue)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Penstemon tenuiflorus Pennell

Eastern whiteflower beardtongue

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

USDA Symbol: PETE4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink

Distribution

USA: AL , KY , MS , TN
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Penstemon tenuiflorus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Penstemon tenuiflorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Penstemon tenuiflorus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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