FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Xerophyllum tenax | Beargrass 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
The primary fire adaptation of beargrass is its ability to sprout from
rhizomes following fire.  Beargrass is a survivor species that is
present before a fire and regrows in place after the fire [84].

The meristematic region, or growing point, of a beargrass rhizome is
restricted to the area of the leaf base on the upper surface of the
rhizome.  Since this region is the only portion of the rhizome able to
produce new growth, it is critical to the plant's survival [15].  The
meristematic region often lies at or above the interface between organic
material and mineral soil where it may be damaged by duff-consuming
fires [15].



POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Rhizomatous herb, rhizome in soil

Related categories for Species: Xerophyllum tenax | Beargrass