Don't 'Leaf' Confused!

Do you have a difficult time identifying these xeric plants? Here are some leaf characteristics that will make it easier to distinguish these sun-loving genera:

Nolina

• Leaves are long, flat, and narrow
• Edges appear smooth, but have tiny serrations

Dasylirion

• Leaves are long, flat, and narrow
• Edges are toothed, like a saw

Hesperaloe

• Leaves are long, narrow, and deeply channeled
• Edges have curly, thread-like filaments