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Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America.[1]

Xerophyllum
Xerophyllum tenax
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Liliales
Family:	Melanthiaceae
Tribe:	Xerophylleae
Genus:	Xerophyllum Michx.

There are two species:[2][3]

• 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, are 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

External links

• Xerophyllum asphodeloides growing in the wild in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.

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- [en] Xerophyllum (plant)

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[es] Xerophyllum

Xerophyllum es un género de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Melanthiaceae. Es género es nativo de Norteamérica. Comprende 8 especies descritas y de estas, solo 2 aceptadas.[1]

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