Sacahuista
Nolina texana S. Wats.
Liliaceae (Lily family)
Description
Sacahuista is a perennial in the Lily family. It forms a large, distinctive clump of many fibrous, narrow leaves that can reach 5 feet long. The stems are woody and mostly buried.
When there is adequate rainfall, the plant gives rise in the spring to several stems bearing many clustered flowers. The flower stalks usually are not apparent until the plant is in full bloom.
The flowers and seeds of sacahuista are poisonous to livestock. The plant has poor forage value for most wildlife species.
Habitat
Sacahuista is usually found on rocky range sites and mountain foothills from 3,000 to 7,000 feet in elevation. It is found in western Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.
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Plant Characteristics
Flower Color: White
Seed Type: Fruit/Berry
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Hairless/Smooth
Growth Habit: Shrub (Woody)
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau, 08 - Rolling Plains, 10 - Trans-Pecos
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Book: Brush and Weeds of Texas Rangelands (B-6208), Toxic Plants of Texas (B-6105)
Collection: Brush and Weeds
Livestock Affected: Cattle, Goats, Sheep
Livestock Signs: Anorexia, Depression/ Weakness
