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Penstemon palmeri
Perennial herb that was around 3 feet tall. Beautiful white flowers with a large hairy staminode (a sterile stamen) in the center.
I found a large cluster of this growing next to the road. They were growing on a south aspect slope among annual and perennial grasses and herbs.
Another common name for penstemon is beardtongue due to the hairy staminode coming out of the flower.
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Like Snapdragons and a Gladiolas mixed together. I Love it!
Very stunning.