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Penstemon davidsonii

Penstemon davidsonii

9.9
A low plant that spreads like a mat with blue and purple flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Penstemon davidsonii
  • Gardeners value Penstemon davidsonii for its vibrant blue and lavender blooms.

Examples

  • The distribution of Penstemon davidsonii ranges from British Columbia to northern California.

  • Penstemon davidsonii is often found growing in rocky alpine environments.

  • The Penstemon davidsonii blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the Penstemon davidsonii at the botanical garden?

  • Penstemon davidsonii is a popular choice among gardeners for its stunning blue and lavender flowers.

  • In the mountainous areas, Penstemon davidsonii thrives in rocky soil, adding color to the landscape.

  • Visitors to the park often admire the vibrant blooms of Penstemon davidsonii during their hike.

Synonyms

Davidson's penstemon
vsPenstemon davidsonii
  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant that grows in mats with blue or purple flowers on short stems

specifies a narrower native range from British Columbia to northern California

Surface Forms

Penstemon davidsonii singular
Penstemon davidsoniis plural

Morphology

Penstemon + davidsonii

This is a taxonomic binomial combining the genus name 'Penstemon' with a Latinized species epithet 'davidsonii'. Knowing 'Penstemon' would let a learner infer that this is a type of Penstemon plant, but the epithet is an arbitrary proper name and does not convey the specific descriptive features (mat-forming, flower color), so the meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Penstemon davidsonii comes from two parts: Penstemon points to the flower's five small 'stamens', and davidsonii honors the botanist Davidson who first collected or described the plant. So the name tells you about the flower's parts and the person who made the plant known.