That name sounds strange; but it has to do with the fact that often these plants will modify one of their stamens so that it looks like a hairy tongue.
Don’t like that name? There are other common names. My favorite is probably “pride-of-the-mountain”.
I never noticed that spider when I was there…
I’m thinking, because of the size of the blossoms…
and our location (SW Iowa), that this species of beard tongue is “P. cobea Nutt. – cobea penstemon”. (Quoted from Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands)
They are about a 20 minute walk (one way)from my door. They are so gorgeous! I’m finally starting to learn more of the names of wild plants around here, and will try to do more posts!
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