Bitterroot Restoration

Order: Asparagales
Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Sansevieria

Sansevieria is a flowering plants, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. They are xerophytic herbaceous to shrubby succulent perennial plants. They have evergreen stiff, erect, lance, strap-shaped leaves, growing to 20 cm to 3 m tall, often forming dense clumps from a spreading rhizome or stolons. Their flowers are greenish-white, produced on a simple or branched raceme 40-90 cm long. Their fruit is a red or orange berry. Their plant's sap has antiseptic qualities, and the leaves are used for bandages in traditional first aid.

Some species are popular houseplants in temperate regions. Growth is comparatively slow and the plant will last for many years. As houseplants, Sansevieria thrive on warmth and bright light, but will also tolerate shade.