nolinanolina
genusgenusDesert-dwelling plants characterized by their long, slender leaves that cascade gracefully from a central trunk or rosette formation. These drought-tolerant beauties can develop thick, swollen bases that store water, giving them a distinctive bottle-like appearance.
Etymology
The genus was named after French agricultural expert P.C. Nolin, who authored important works on gardening in the 18th century.
Interesting fact!
Their unique swollen bases were historically used by indigenous peoples as emergency water sources during long desert journeys.
All species of Nolina
nolinaRecurvata
Ponytail palm, Elephant's foot palm, Bottle palm.
nolinaMicrocarpa
Bear grass, Desert tree beargrass, Sacahuista.
nolinaLongifolia
Mexican grass tree, Long-leaf beargrass, Mexican tree lily.
nolinaBigelovii
Beargrass, Desert tree, Bigelow's nolina.
nolinaTexana
Texas sacahuista, Texas beargrass, Tree beargrass.
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