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Dasylirion acrotrichum
Dasylirion sp.
Desert SpoonFamily: Asparagaceae (Formerly:Ruscaceae)
Subfamily: Nolinoideae
Origin: Arizona, New Mexico
Mounding grass-like succulent clump of silver-green points, needs good drainage, found naturally on rocky slopes.
Water: natural rainfall once established; supplement when young; extra water accelerates growth.
Similar plants:
Dasylirion longissima
Dasylirion longissima
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Dasylirion quadrangulatum
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Dasylirion longissima
Dasylirion wheeleri
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Dasylirion longissima
Dasylirion sp.
Dasylirion lucidum
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4946 Dasylirion longissima - seeds
Desert Spoon. Curious plant: mounding grass-like succulent clump of silver-green points. Needs good drainage, found naturally on rocky slopes. Barely cover with sandy mix. Moisten when nearly dry. Bright light. Do not keep wet.
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