Xerophyllum (plant)


Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America.
There are two species:
Some species formerly placed in this genus have been transferred to others :
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.