Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Family: Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae)

Other Names: Smooth Penstemon, White Beardtongue

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 29*

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Interesting Facts: This plant occurs in a very localized population in the meadow area of the preserve. The "bearded tongue" refers to one of the 5 stamens of the plant which is sterile and does not produce pollen. This stamen turns into a hairy or "bearded" tongue to attract insects for pollination.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.