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Nolina erumpens
Nolina erumpens (Torr.) S. Watson
Foothill Beargrass, Mesa Sacahuista
Liliaceae (Lily Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: NOER
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The large, woody basal stems of foothill bear-grass grow in a clump and produce long, course-bladed, yucca-like leaves. A 4-8 ft. flower stalk, partially or entirely enclosed within the foliage, bears flowers in a large, rosy cluster.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Flower stalk up to about 8 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: S.c. & w. TX to n. Mex.
Native Habitat: Brushland arroyos & rocky places in Trans-Pecos
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Limestone or clayey, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Can get too big and aggressive for small sites. Drought-tolerant.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Used as foundation for baskets.Use Wildlife: Hiding and nesting for birds.
Use Medicinal: Used for Soap.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds
Propagation
Description: Take individual offshoots from mature plants in winter. Plant seeds in cold frame or greenhouse in late January (cool weather). Seedlings do best if transplanted into 4-6 inch pots and given light shade the first season.Seed Collection: Collect seeds when pod or capsule begins to dry. Spread seeds in thin layer and dry at room temperature. Store in sealed, refrigerated containers from up to one year.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 1 - Texas Native Shrubs (2002) Texas A&M University Agriculture Program and Leslie Finical, Dallas Arboretum
Additional resources
USDA: Find Nolina erumpens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Nolina erumpens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Nolina erumpens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-20Research By: TWC Staff