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Why is bear grass called bear grass?

Asked by awaytoolong (36points) July 15th, 2007
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I saw fields of it hiking in the Cascades and was wondering where/how it got its name.

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According to this site, the plant is called bear grass "because in spring bears seek out and eat the roots and tender young leaves."

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