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DESERT SPOON

Dasylirion wheeleri

Photo by RonaldOrosz
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Field Notes

Notes:

Visiting Fort Huachuca, AZ today and spotted this beautiful plant growing on the side of the mountain.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Thanks for the hint Craig! I think I got it identified thanks to you.
Hello Ronald. This is a species of Dasylirion. No idea how many species grow wild in Arizona, but here's one: http://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/949/dasylirion-wheeleri-common-sotol/

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