Difference between revisions of "Bear grass"
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− | Plants grow to heights of 1.5 m (4.5 ft). Flower stalk can reach 2 m (6 ft). | + | * Plants grow to heights of 1.5 m (4.5 ft). |
+ | * Flower stalk can reach 2 m (6 ft). | ||
+ | * Leaves have toothed margins. Lengths of cut leaf stems are about 1 m. | ||
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
− | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Bear Grass." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Bear Grass." (Accessed 9 May 2004). |
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Revision as of 14:50, 29 October 2020
Description
A tall bushy perennial grass (Xerophyllum tenax) native to the western North America. Bear grass is found in open forests and meadows at sub alpine and low alpine elevations. It has a tall, center stalk with a slender head of small white flowers that only appears every 5 to 7 years. The leaf stems and roots from the grass have been used for basketry. The stems turn a creamy white color when dried in the sun.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Xerophyllum tenax; turkey beard; elk grass; squaw grass; soap grass; Indian basket grass
Other Properties
- Plants grow to heights of 1.5 m (4.5 ft).
- Flower stalk can reach 2 m (6 ft).
- Leaves have toothed margins. Lengths of cut leaf stems are about 1 m.
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Bear Grass." (Accessed 9 May 2004).