Other common names:
Digitalis Penstemon, White Beardtongue Other scientific names: Chelone digitalis Family: Plantain Family (Plantaginaceae), (Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae)) Group: Beardtongues Distinctive features:
Tubular white flower. Similar species: • Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) - grows in wet areas. • Hairy Beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus) - flowers are narrower and pink. •
Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) - petals do not flare out. Flowers: Summer; White; Irregular flowers; White, tubular, about 1" long. Flower tube abruptly swollen in the middle. Leaves: Simple Height:
75-90 cm (29-35 in) Stem:
Smooth. Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Meadows; Fields. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 102 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 58 ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 332 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: digitalis: finger-like Photographs:
90 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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