Xerophyllum (plant)
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Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America.[1]
- Xerophyllum asphodeloides (Pursh) Nutt. - southern Appalachians from Alabama to Maryland; also Delaware + New Jersey
- Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt. - Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, N + W California
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. Xerophyllum asphodeloides also known as turkey's beard is a popular garden plant, producing spikes of white flowers.
References
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- ↑ Biota of North America Program 2013 county distribution maps
