Dasylirion simplex
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Basic Information
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: dasylirion
Plant ID (slug): dasylirion-simplex
Numeric ID: 21302
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dasylirion simplex is a SHRUB. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southern N. America - Mexico.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Drink 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[270]. A potent alcoholic beverage, known as sotol, is distilled from the baked and fermented bulbs[270].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dasylirion simplex