Xerophyllum (plant)
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| Xerophyllum | |
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| Xerophyllum tenax | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus: | Xerophyllum Michx. |
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Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America.[1]
There are two species:[2]
- Xerophyllum asphodeloides (Pursh) Nutt. (syns Xerophyllum douglasii S.Watson, Xerophyllum setifolium Michx., nom. superfl.)
- Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
Some species formerly placed in this genus have been transferred to others (within the tribe Melanthieae):[2]
- Xerophyllum gramineum = Stenanthium gramineum (Ker Gawl.) Morong
- Xerophyllum sabadilla = Schoenocaulon officinale (Schltdl. & Cham.) A.Gray
The elongated leaves of X. tenax, commonly known 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.
References
- ↑ Utech, Frederick H., "Xerophyllum", retrieved 2012-04-29, in Flora of North America Editorial Committee, ed. (1982 onwards), Flora of North America (online), eFlora.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Search for "Xerophyllum", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2012-04-29
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