Penstemon californicus is a species of penstemon known by the common name California penstemon. It is native to the Mexican state of Baja California but is also found in a few places in the American state of California. It grows in the forest and woodland habitat of the Peninsular Ranges and nearby slopes.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of California beardtongue being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Penstemon
- Species
- Penstemon californicus
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