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''Xerophyllum'' is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America.〔, in 〕 There are two species:〔Search for "Xerophyllum", 〕〔(Biota of North America Program 2013 county distribution maps )〕 *''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):〔 *''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== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Xerophyllum (plant)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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