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BEAR GRASS

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the phrase Bear Grass.

Bear Grass - as a noun

Yucca of southern united states having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yucca smalliana

Yucca of west central united states having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yucca glauca

Stemless plant with tufts of grasslike leaves and erect panicle of minute creamy white flowers; southwestern united states and mexico

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nolina microcarpa

Plant of western north america having woody rhizomes and tufts of stiff grasslike basal leaves and spikes of creamy white flowers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squaw grassxerophyllum tenax

Example Sentences

"The Native Americans used bear grass for weaving baskets and making ropes."
"In the spring, bear grass produces tall stalks covered in white flowers."
"The bear grass is commonly found in the mountainous regions of the United States."
"The hiker admired the beautiful bear grass growing along the trail."
"The bears in the area sometimes use bear grass to make their dens more comfortable."
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