Dasylirion texanum

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Dasylirion texanum
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Hardiness:9
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Dasylirion texanum

Propagation: Seed

Cultivation: 257193

Range: Southern N. America - Texas.

Habitat: Rocky and gravelly desert areas[1].

Edibility: The sugary pulp in the centre of the bud can be eaten[2].

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

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References

  1. Pesman, M. Meet Flora Mexicana. Dale S King, 1962.
  2. Uphof, Johannes. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim, 1959.