Liliaceae Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.

Common Beargrass

Chehalis - 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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Scientific name: Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: XETE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Common Beargrass
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Chehalis
Use category: Fiber
Use sub-category: Basketry
Notes: Plant used to decorate baskets.

RECRD: 42252 id: 43711

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