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Xerophyllum tenax

Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nuttall, 1818 - Bear Grass
aka Elk Grass aka Squaw Grass aka Fire Lily
aka Soap Grass aka Quip-quip aka Indian Basket Grass

BLM Rd. 2460. 5000' near Champion Saddle, Lane Co., OR, July 11, 2009
© Donald H. Gudehus



Xerophyllum tenax

Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nuttall, 1818 - Bear Grass
aka Elk Grass aka Squaw Grass aka Fire Lily
aka Soap Grass aka Quip-quip aka Indian Basket Grass

BLM Rd. 2460. 5000' near Champion Saddle, Lane Co., OR, July 11, 2009
© Donald H. Gudehus



Xerophyllum tenax

Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nuttall, 1818 - Bear Grass
aka Elk Grass aka Squaw Grass aka Fire Lily
aka Soap Grass aka Quip-quip aka Indian Basket Grass

Iron Mt., Willametter NF, Linn Co., OR, July 23, 2011
© Donald H. Gudehus



Xerophyllum tenax

Xerophyllum tenax (Pursh) Nuttall, 1818 - Bear Grass
aka Elk Grass aka Squaw Grass aka Fire Lily
aka Soap Grass aka Quip-quip aka Indian Basket Grass

Iron Mt., Willametter NF, Linn Co., OR, July 23, 2011
© Donald H. Gudehus


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