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Nolina microcarpa

Beargrass, sacahuiste, Basket Grass

Nolina microcarpa

Life form2, 3: shrub, low
Habitat: mountains
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: basal or clustered
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear or grasslike
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: extremely finely serrate or toothed
Flower color2: cream
Flowering period2: May to June
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Nolinaceae (beargrass family)
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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