Well, now. Science Daily reports that beargrass, a common sight around here, is the focus of a research report just released by the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. One tidbit I didn’t know: Beargrass leaves are very popular with the commercial floral industry . . .
Beargrass is an ecologically, culturally, and economically important plant in the Western United States and, for the first time, landowners, managers, and harvesters now have a comprehensive report about the species.
The report, Natural and Cultural History of Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax), published by the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station, identifies critical knowledge gaps and areas for future research. It also documents how changes in disturbance, including fire, may affect the species across its range.
Link: Natural and cultural history of beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax)