(botany) Any plant of the genus Penstemon, the beardtongues.
Used in a Sentence
penstemon
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for penstemon.
Editorial note
Yeah the penstemon (Panoche and Blue Springs[1]) were planted together with some woolly sunflower and a native lupine.
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Quick take
(botany) Any plant of the genus Penstemon, the beardtongues.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for penstemon.
noun
(botany) Any plant of the genus Penstemon, the beardtongues.
Example sentences
Yeah the penstemon (Panoche and Blue Springs[1]) were planted together with some woolly sunflower and a native lupine.
The penstemon were just the biggest magnets for aphids, fungus, and spider mites.
I'd love to plant another penstemon, but I think next up might be a yellow lupine.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use penstemon in a sentence?
Yeah the penstemon (Panoche and Blue Springs[1]) were planted together with some woolly sunflower and a native lupine.
What does penstemon mean?
(botany) Any plant of the genus Penstemon, the beardtongues.
What part of speech is penstemon?
penstemon is commonly used as noun.