Nolina Microcarpa (Noun)
Meaning
Stemless plant with tufts of grasslike leaves and erect panicle of minute creamy white flowers; southwestern United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nolina microcarpa, commonly known as the sacahuista, grows abundantly in the arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- In New Mexico, hikers often come across Nolina microcarpa with its tall panicle of minute flowers that create a stunning sight.
- Sacahuista, or Nolina microcarpa, thrives in well-drained soil, usually at higher elevations with dry, desert climates.
- Due to its attractive tufts of grasslike leaves and clusters of flowers, Nolina microcarpa has gained popularity among landscape architects in southwestern United States.
- While foraging in Mexico, one can identify Nolina microcarpa by its tall panicle of creamy white flowers amidst tufts of stiff leaves.