Xerophyllum (plant)
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 Xerophyllum tenax
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Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial lily from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America, and has only four species.
Species include:
- Xerophyllum asphodeloides
- Xerophyllum douglasii
- Xerophyllum setifolium
- Xerophyllum tenax
The long leaves of X. tenax, commonly know as bear grass, were used for basket weaving by the Native Americans. X. asphodeloides also known as Turkey's Beard is a popular garden plant, producing spikes of white flowers.
