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Location:
Lost Mine Trail
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Lechuguilla is an indicator plant of the Chihuahuan Desert, meaning it only grows in this region. After storing nutrients for 5-10 years, it sends up a bloom stalk that may be 15 feet tall. Like the agave, the entire plant dies after blooming. It reproduces primarily by sending out rhizome-like offshoots. The plant's tough fibers are used in making twine and rope, sacks, mats, cushions, and brushes. Take care around this plant, as the sharp spine on the end of the leaf can create a painful wound if one is unfortunate enough to make contact with it.
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* big bend national park
* lost mine trail
* self-guided tour
* lechuguilla
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
