Xerophyllum tenax
Bear Grass, Bear Lily
Other regional names: Beargrass +6 more
- Beargrass
- Common Beargrass
- Elk Grass
- Elkgrass
- Fire Lily
- Indian Basket Grass
- Western Turkey Beard
Also known as: Helonias tenax Pursh +2 more
- Helonias tenax Pursh
- Xerophyllium tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
- Xerophyllum douglasii S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melanthiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Xerophyllum tenax (commonly known as Bear-Grass or Bear-Lily) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming