Beargrass, Sacahuiste, Basket Grass

Scientific Name: Nolina Microcarpa
Common Name: Beargrass, Sacahuiste, Basket Grass
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2013. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 5. Monocots except grasses. Phytoneuron 2013-76, 1-59
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/76PhytoN-SWArizCh5Monocots.pdf#page=23
Habitat: Mountains
Life Form: Shrub, low
Leaf Description: Basal, clustered
Flower Color: Cream
Flowering Period: May to June
Spines: Spineless
Rarity: Locally common
Family: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)