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green sotol
Scientific Name: Dasylirion leiophyllum
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Green Sotol (Dasylirion leiophyllum)
The Green Sotol, scientifically known as Dasylirion leiophyllum, is an intriguing plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Its striking appearance makes it a popular choice for desert gardens.
Considerations for Pets
- The leaves have spiny margins that could potentially cause injury if handled carelessly.
Considerations for Children
- The leaves have spiny margins that could potentially cause injury if handled carelessly.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Dasylirion leiophyllum
- Common Names: Green Sotol, Smooth-leaf Sotol, Smooth Sotol, Desert Candle
- Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus Family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Dasylirion species that are sometimes confused with D. leiophyllum, such as Dasylirion texanum and Dasylirion acrotrichum (syn. Dasylirion acrotriche).
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to west and southern Texas, into Mexico, New Mexico and the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Frequently found in high-altitude desert environments.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub with yucca or agave-like appearance.
- Straplike blue-green leaves.
- Mature size typically reaches 6 feet tall by 5 feet wide but can form a robust trunk to about 5 ft tall.
- Produces an unbranched flower stalk that can reach 5 to 20 feet in height.
- Leaves are slender, typically under 1/2 inch wide.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Leaves have teeth on their margins