| Common Name |
Sacahuista, Beargrass, Sawgrass |
| Latin Name |
Nolina microcarpa |
| Native Habitat |
3,000 to 6,500 feet in southwest USA |
| Soil |
Dry decomposed granite, sand, limestone, low organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
Twice per month in summer, needs wind protection |
| Height X Width |
6 feet X 8 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Sharp edges on |
| Leavesleaves |
Green evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Sonoran |
| Ornamental Value |
Greenish white flower cluster in spring, 6 foot leaves |
| Nature Value |
Cover for nesting |
| Native American Uses |
Basketry |
| Links |
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| Images and
data |
http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/aridplants/Nolina_microcarpa.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.naturesongs.com/vvplants/beargrass.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Agavaceae/Nolina_microcarpa.html |
| Images and data |
http://wc.pima.edu/~bfiero/tucsonecology/plants/shrubs_bear.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=NOMI |
| Images and data |
http://museum.utep.edu/chih/gardens/plants/NtoQ/nolinamicrocarpa.htm |
| Data |
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242101804 |
| Images, distribution,
and data |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=NOMI |
| Images |
http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/nomi.htm |
| Seeds |
http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/carth.asp?species=Nolina%20microcarpa&sref=39870 |
| Nursery, images, and
data |
http://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/n/nolina_microcarpa_bg.htm |
