Penstemon is the largest genus of flowering plants in North America. The common name beardtongue is inspired by the appearance of the flower – which looks like an open mouth with a fuzzy tongue protruding.
The Navajo use a poultice made from the leaves and applied to the back of the head as a remedy for headaches.
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