Nolina Species, Basket Grass, Devil's Shoestring, Lindheimer's Beargrass, Ribbon Grass (Nolina lindheimeriana)

This is a Texas native grassy-looking subshrub whose thin, flat leaves form a mound.

by htop Jun 21, 2004 9:17 AM

The leaf blades are up to 1/2 inch wide and 12-48 inches long with finely sawtoothed margins.

by htop Jun 21, 2004 11:00 AM

A view of the thin unripe fruit borne on a stout stem that rises 3 or more feet above the mound.

by htop Jun 21, 2004 11:00 AM

The small fruit turn a lovely shade of maroon. They keep the color when dried.

by htop Jun 21, 2004 11:00 AM

by sweezel Oct 18, 2006 11:25 PM

Nolina Lindheimeri blooming in May in San Antonio, Texas in dense, dry shade under Live Oaks.

by Agaveguy May 19, 2009 9:24 PM