penstemon spectabilis bloom - west mojave desert - 052022

angiosperms eudicots asterids lamiales plantaginaceae plantain family showy penstemon beardtongue thyrse spectabilis wild perennial herb deciduous monoclinous purple blue cyme raceme inflorescence flower bloom blossom petal wildflowers california botanical biology conservation vegetation tranquility bernardino mountains national forest transverse ranges pine woodland chaparral ecosystem nature indigenous native plants peaceful environment biodiversity botany natural beauty springtime flora scenic hiking