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Penstemon Definition & Meaning

penstemon
noun
  1. large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America

"Penstemon" in song lyrics

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  • "prarie jewel penstemon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "blue penstemon"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does penstemon mean?
large genus of subshrubs or herbs having showy blue or purple or red or yellow or white flowers; mostly western North America
What part of speech is penstemon?
Penstemon is a noun.

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