Liliaceae Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
Common Beargrass
Klallam - Fiber, Basketry
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 23
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Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
Scientific name: Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: XETE (
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Common names: Common Beargrass
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Klallam
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Plant used to decorate baskets.
RECRD: 42254 id: 43721