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pentstemon
[ pent-stee-muhn, pent-stuh- ]
pentstemon
/ pɛntˈstiːmən /
noun
- any scrophulariaceous plant of the North American genus Penstemon (or Pentstemon ), having white, pink, red, blue, or purple flowers with five stamens, one of which is bearded and sterile
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Here the spring beauty blooms in summer and the rose-crimson Pentstemon rupicola makes a showy appearance.
It would be as right and sensible to dwarf a Hollyhock into a podgy mass a foot high, or a Pentstemon, or a Foxglove.
“I was arst,” said Uncle Pentstemon, and brooded for a moment.
“I likes a bit of walking before a meal,” said Uncle Pentstemon, and made a kind of large hiccup.
Loud hiccup from Uncle Pentstemon, momentary consternation followed by giggle from Annie.
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