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PRONUNCIATION OF BEARDTONGUE

beardtongue  [ˈbɪədˌtʌŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEARDTONGUE

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Beardtongue is a noun.
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WHAT DOES BEARDTONGUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

beardtongue

Penstemon

Penstemon /ˈpɛnstɨmən/, the beardtongues, is a large genus of North American and East Asian flowering plants formerly placed in the Scrophulariaceae family. Due to new genetic research, it has now been placed in the vastly expanded family Plantaginaceae. A prominent, often hairy, staminode is the most distinctive feature of this genus, as in this Penstemon rupicola flower Golden-beard Penstemon Penstemon bridgesii Bellflower Beardtongue Penstemon confertus Talus Slope Penstemon Lowbush Penstemon Davidson's Penstemon Lilac Penstemon Hairy Beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus pubescens Pineneedle Beardtongue Littleflower Penstemon Serrulate Penstemon Prairie-clover They have opposite leaves, partly tube-shaped, and two-lipped flowers and seed capsules. The most distinctive feature of the genus is the prominent staminode, an infertile stamen.

Definition of beardtongue in the English dictionary

The definition of beardtongue in the dictionary is an alternative name for the genus Penstemon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BEARDTONGUE


bluetongue
ˌbluːˈtʌŋ
Nantong
ˈnænˈtʌŋ
Nantung
ˈnænˈtʌŋ
out-tongue
ˌaʊtˈtʌŋ
oxtongue
ˈɒksˌtʌŋ
shantung
ˌʃænˈtʌŋ
stung
stʌŋ
tongue
tʌŋ
unstung
ʌnˈstʌŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEARDTONGUE

beard
beard the lion in his den
beard-stroking
bearded
bearded collie
bearded dragon
bearded lady
bearded lizard
bearded tit
bearded vulture
beardedness
beardie
beardier
beardies
beardiest
beardless
beardlessness
Beardsley
beardy
bearer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEARDTONGUE

adder´s-tongue
bull tongue
chaise longue
dog´s-tongue
double-tongue
egg and tongue
hart´s-tongue
hold one´s tongue
hound´s-tongue
lamb´s tongue
langue
mother-in-law´s tongue
mother tongue
native tongue
on the tip of one´s tongue
sharp tongue
silver tongue
single-tongue
the rough side of one´s tongue
triple-tongue
wooden tongue

Synonyms and antonyms of beardtongue in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «beardtongue» into 25 languages

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEARDTONGUE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEARDTONGUE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beardtongue

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEARDTONGUE»

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Plants of Kananaskis Country in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta
Penstemon. eriantherus. Pursh. CRESTED BEARDTONGUE Crested beardtongue is i to 3 dm tall with a stout, leafy stem, with oblong-lanceolate, rather pointed leaves. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme, and each flower has 5 united ...
Beryl Hallworth, Chendanda Chengappa Chinnappa, 1997
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The National Wetland Plant List
Backer ex K. Heyne FAC UPL UPL Yellow-Poinciana Penstemon alluviorum Pennell FACW FACW FACW Lowland Beardtongue Penstemon attenuatus Dougl. ex Lindl. FACU FACU FACU Sulphur Beardtongue Penstemon australis Small ...
Robert Lichvar, 2012
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Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie: The Upper Midwest
Pale beardtongue may grow to a height of 3 feet, although it is usually shorter. The stem is downy. The hairy, firm, leathery leaves up to 1⁄2 inch wide are opposite. The basal leaves have petioles, while the stem leaves are sessile. The flowers ...
Sylvan T. Runkel, Dean M. Roosa, 2009
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Wild Land Shrub and Arid Land Restoration Symposium: Proceedings
These species were Rusby's desert mallow (Sphaeralcea rusbyi sp. eremicola), Parish's phacelia (Phacelia parishii), rosy twotone beardtongue (Penstemon bicolor ssp. roseus) and yellow twotone beardtongue (Penstemon bicolor ssp.
Bruce A. Roundy, E. Durant McArthur, Jennifer S. Hayley, 1996
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Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan
Penstemon. digitalis. Foxglove beardtongue Zone 3 .V fcrffi? Penstemon digitalis i m z 0 O 90 o c z m. Opuntia humifusa Native Habitat Sandy prairies, mainly in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Height 8 to 12 inches Description Eastern ...
Lynn M. Steiner
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CRC Ethnobotany Desk Reference
(1) Penstemon grandiflorus; (2) LARGE-FLOWER BEARDTONGUE; (3) scrophulariaceae; (4) U.S., Badlands National Park, Devils Tower National 19407. Monument, Knife River Indian Villages, Pipestone National Monument, Saint Croix ...
Tim Johnson, 1998
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CRC World Dictionary of Plant Nmaes: Common Names, ...
P. albomarginatus M.E. Jones English: white-margined beardtongue P. barnebyi N. Holmgren English: Barneby's beardtongue P. calcare us Brandegee English: limestone beardtongue P. californicus (Munz & I.M. Johnston) Keck English: ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 1999
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USGA Restoration Handbook on CD-ROM
... green arrow-arum SP FSW L W G SpSu Wwg Penstemon albidus red-line beardtongue MP DS F Hh W SpSu bgM Penstemon angustifolius broad-beard beardtongue SP S F Hh BWY SpSu bgM Penstemon arenicola red desert beardtongue ...
Donald Harker, Kay Harker, Gary Libby, 1999
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100 Desert Wildflowers of the Southwest
Penstemoti, the genus name of Parry beardtongue, means five stamens. If you look instde a flower of Parry beardtongue or of any other Pcntfemon, however, you'll see only four stamens. The fifth stamen, called a staminode, has lost its anther.
Janice E. Bowers, 1989
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Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands
P. pallidus Small, pale beardtongue, woodlands, open areas, and roadsides of the southeast, rare elsewhere. P. gracilis Nutt., white-flowered beardtongue, usually in prairies of northwest Iowa. P. tubiflorus Nutt., funnel-form beardtongue, rare, ...
Sylvan T. Runkel, Alvin F. Bull, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEARDTONGUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term beardtongue is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pheasants Forever expands habitat for beleaguered bees, monarch …
... honeybees turned quiet fields of native grasses and wildflowers abuzz around the white blossoms of late-blooming foxglove beardtongue. «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
2
Native Plant Society schedules July outings
Expect to see cobwebby penstemon, giant red paintbrush, Shasta beardtongue, western anemone, mountain violet and mountain jewelflower. «Appeal-Democrat, Jul 15»
3
Birds, bees mature in early summer
White blooms are bladder campion, beardtongue, spotted wintergreen, poke milkweed, English plantain, Appalachian sandwort and yarrow. «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jun 15»
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Desert Beardtongue, Canyon Penstemon, Mojave Beardtongue
Desert beardtongue is a captivating perennial with deep rose to salmon-pink flowers that provide valuable spring nectar for nesting ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jun 15»
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Wisconsin: Pollinator Week Highlights Buzzing Success of Local …
Through the programs assistance, she planted a seed mix of little bluestem, side oats gramma, foxglove beardtongue, Ohio spiderwort, golden ... «USDA.gov, Jun 15»
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Tour de Fleur: Variety name of game for garden tour
Aimee Blume / Special to The Courier & Press Delicate beardtongue adds a pretty and whimsical touch to sunny garden areas. Surround it with ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jun 15»
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Utah Looks To Join Fight Over Flowers On Shale Formation
The FWS listed Graham's beardtongue as a candidate for listing from 1980 to 2004 but didn't propose protecting it until it was sued and asked ... «Law360, Jun 15»
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Volunteers bring green roof to life at Cooper Koo YMCA
... of a special, lightweight growing medium, into which bluestem, side-oats grama, wild nodding onion and hairy beardtongue will be planted. «insideTORONTO.com, May 15»
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Power Packed Plants For Pollinators In Westchester County
Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) – A bumble bee and hummingbird favorite, Beardtongue is happiest in full sun. Its white, snapdragon-like ... «The Daily Voice, May 15»
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Designing a landscape for the drought
Perennials: Dudleya (liveforever), Penstemon (beardtongue), Salvia (sage). • Bulbs: Allium (onion), Brodiaea (triteleia), Calochortus (Mariposa ... «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Apr 15»

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