Xerophyllum

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Xerophyllum
Xerophyllum tenax
Xerophyllum tenax
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Melanthiaceae
Genus: Xerophyllum
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Genera
See text.

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.