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 lily from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America, and has five species.[1]
Species include:
- Xerophyllum asphodeloides (X. setifolium - Michx.)
- Xerophyllum douglasii
- Xerophyllum gramineum
- Xerophyllum sabadilla
- Xerophyllum tenax
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.
