Genus of flowering plants
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 (within the tribe Melanthieae):
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.
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