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Penstemon barbatus

Penstemon barbatus

9.9
A flowering plant with long clusters of red flowers that attract hummingbirds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Penstemon barbatus blooms beautifully in the spring, showcasing its vibrant scarlet flowers.

Examples

  • The garden's centerpiece was a blooming Penstemon barbatus attracting dozens of hummingbirds.

  • I planted Penstemon barbatus along the walkway for a splash of vibrant color.

  • Botanists study the adaptation of Penstemon barbatus to arid environments in the southwest.

  • The Penstemon barbatus blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many gardeners love the vibrant colors of Penstemon barbatus.

  • The garden's centerpiece was a blooming Penstemon barbatus, attracting dozens of hummingbirds.

  • I planted Penstemon barbatus along the walkway for a splash of vibrant color.

Synonyms

golden-beard penstemon
vsPenstemon barbatus
  • US
9.9

A plant with long groups of bright red flowers and yellow hairs on the lower part of the flower

is the scientific name used for the same species

Surface Forms

Penstemon barbatus singular
Penstemon barbatuses plural

Morphology

Penstemon + barbatus

This is a botanical binomial combining the genus name 'Penstemon' with the specific epithet 'barbatus' (Latin for 'bearded'), so if a learner knows both constituents they can infer it refers to a 'bearded' species of Penstemon and thus the plant's descriptive trait. However, recognizing and interpreting 'barbatus' depends on knowledge of Latin or botanical naming conventions, which B1 learners typically lack, making the connection only partially transparent.

Etymology

Penstemon barbatus may come from old Greek and Latin words that describe the flower. Penstemon refers to the flower's inner parts and barbatus means 'bearded' because the lower lip has little yellow hairs like a tiny beard, so the name helps people picture this bright, bearded flower today.