Kodak Moment
Bear Grass
Posted by B. Thomas (Arlington, Texas, United States) on 22 November 2009 in Plant & Nature.
Glacier National Park, Montana
Native Americans used the leaves to weave garments and baskets and ate the roasted rootstock. Other common names for this plant are squaw grass, elk grass, turkeybeard, bear lily, and pine lily.
Nance E from Cary, United States
Really interesting. I have never seen it. I like the comparison of the tallish grass to the tall trees.
22 Nov 2009 5:16am
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
They looked like giant mushrooms at first sight :) Something that incredibly beautiful and large must have lots of purpose :) I like how all the white heads on the flower appear to be lit up in these dark woods. Very beautiful!
22 Nov 2009 5:42am
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
I've never see this in my travels to US National Parks...what an interesting looking plant...glad the Natvie Americans were able to use it so cleverly. Lovely Sunday shot!
22 Nov 2009 10:28am
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