Dasylirion durangense
About
Dasylirion durangense, common name "sotol," is a perennial plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Durango, Chihuahua and Sonora, Mexico. It is closely related to D. wheeleri S. Wats. and considered a variety of that species by some authors. The plant has a large basal rosette of long stiff leaves over 1 m in length, bearing sharp, curved spines along the margins. The flowering stalk can be up to 3 m tall, bearing small wind-pollinated flowers.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
Sotol is often used ornamentally due to its striking appearance, making it a great choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens. Its tall flowering stalks can add height and interest to your landscape, while the tough leaves can withstand harsh conditions.
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Gardening tip
When planting sotol, make sure to give it plenty of space as it can grow quite large. Plant it in well-draining soil and consider its height when placing it in your garden to ensure it gets enough sunlight.
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In the kitchen
Sotol is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this unique plant for its beauty rather than for culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dasylirion durangense
- Slug
- dasylirion-durangense
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Dasylirion
- Species
- durangense
- Wikidata QID
- Q1172109
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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