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penstemon

/pen-stee-muhn, pen-stuh-muhn/US // pɛnˈsti mən, ˈpɛn stə mən //UK // (pɛnˈstiːmən) //

矮脚鸡,矮脚虾,矮牵牛花,矮牵牛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of numerous chiefly North American plants belonging to the genus Penstemon, of the figwort family, some species of which are cultivated for their showy, variously colored flowers.

Examples

  • The three most abundant plants on the ground are Artemisia ludoviciana, Chrysothamnus depressus and Penstemon linarioides.

  • Stems and leaves of two of the plants, Comandra umbellata and Penstemon linarioides, were readily eaten by captive animals.

  • Water content of both Penstemon and Comandra was greatly reduced in the dry period that occurred in early July.

  • For be it known that Maria Penstemon had a will of her own, and a strong tendency to foster crotchets.

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