Penstemon Definition

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

See how penstemon is used in real songs:

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

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