Download or read book Natural and Cultural History of Beargrass (Xerophyllum Tenax) written by Susan Hummel and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-14 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beargrass is a source of food, habitat, and raw material for animals, pollinating insects and people across its range in the Western United States. The plant has long been used by Native Americans, who harvest the leaves for basketry and other crafts. More recently, beargrass has become an important component of international trade for the commercial floral greens industry.