FLORA "1 MOUNT RAINIER NATIONA] PARK 



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The squaw-grass, XerophyUum tenax (fig. L2 . is perhaps the plant 

 that attracts the greatesl attention. It receives its common name 

 from the fact that the Indians use it in making their baskets. It has 

 other popular names, such a-- mountain lily, elk-grass bear-grass, etc. 





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It may b smized by it- dense mat <>f coarse grass-like leaves 



and flower -talk about 3 feet high with raceme of beautiful creamy 

 whit<> flowers. In the early stages of development tin- flowers are 



rat the top which gradually lengthens 



