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Xerophyllum tenax, commonly known as Tarragona or Bear Grass, is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada, ranging from Alberta to California and extending into Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Xerophyllum tenax (Latin: Xerophyllum tenax, family Bromeliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Xerophyllum tenax is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Xerophyllum tenax is a member of the Bromeliaceae family native to ABT, BRC, CAL, IDA, MNT, and ORE. Xerophyllum tenax thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.2.
Xerophyllum tenax grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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