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Xerophyllum, genus Xerophyllumnoun
small genus of North American herbs having grasslike basal leaves: squaw grass; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
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xerophyllum
Xerophyllum is a genus of North American plants in the Melanthiaceae family. These perennial plants are native to North America and are commonly found in dry or acidic soils. They are known for their ability to withstand drought, hence the name 'Xerophyllum', which means 'dry leaf' in Greek. Species in this genus include Xerophyllum tenax, commonly known as bear grass, and Xerophyllum asphodeloides, commonly known as turkey beard.
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Xerophyllum
Xerophyllum is a genus of perennial plants from the family Melanthiaceae. The genus is native to North America. There are two species: ⁕Xerophyllum asphodeloides Nutt. ⁕Xerophyllum tenax Nutt. Some species formerly placed in this genus have been transferred to others: ⁕Xerophyllum gramineum = Stenanthium gramineum Morong ⁕Xerophyllum sabadilla = Schoenocaulon officinale A.Gray The elongated leaves of X. tenax, commonly known as bear grass, were used for basket weaving by the Native Americans. X. asphodeloides also known as turkey's beard is a popular garden plant, producing spikes of white flowers.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of xerophyllum in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of xerophyllum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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