noun
- Plural of beardtongue; plants of the genus Penstemon, characterized by tubular flowers and a hairy stamen that resembles a beard.
Usage: botanical term; commonly used in gardening and horticulture
Examples
- The garden was filled with colorful beardtongues that attracted hummingbirds.
- Beardtongues are native wildflowers found throughout western North America.
- She planted several varieties of beardtongues in her drought-resistant landscape.
- The red beardtongues bloomed beautifully along the rocky hillside.
- Beardtongues thrive in well-drained soil and full sunlight.