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General Information

Dasylirion texanum is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.50 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Southern N. America - Texas.

Habitat

Rocky and gravelly desert areas[]. Open, rocky limestone slopes, arroyos and canyons, dry limestone hills at elevations of 600 - 1800 metres in Texas and Mexico[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.50 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

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Edible Uses

The sugary pulp in the centre of the bud can be eaten[].
Dasylirion was once a major food source in the desert southwest of N. America. The bulbs were roasted in rock-lined pits and pounded into cakes[].
A potent alcoholic beverage, known as sotol, is distilled from the baked and fermented bulbs[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The leaves can be used for making baskets and fans[].

Propagation

Seed -