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Flora:Common Beargrass

From Oregon Hikers Field Guide

Beargrass near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)
Xerophyllum tenax (formerly Helonias tenax)
Lily Family


Alternate Names: Bear Grass, Beargrass, Trail Torch, Western Turkeybeard

Color White.jpg
Petals Whitefive.jpg
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Description

Common Beargrass is common in our region, typically in areas above 3000 feet.

Near Mount Rainier (Steve Hart)
Below Paradise Park (Steve Hart)
Near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)
Near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)
Near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)
Below Paradise Park (Steve Hart)
Near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)
Near Mount Rainier (Steve Hart)
Near Grassy Knoll (Steve Hart)


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