sotol

Any of several plants of the genus Dasylirion of the southwest United States and adjacent Mexico, having narrow spiny leaves, a short woody stem, and a large panicle of whitish flowers.

An alcoholic beverage distilled from the fermented sap of these plants.

In the southern United States and Mexico a name given to several species of yucca-like plants belonging to the genus Dasylirion, sometimes called bear-grass.

Any of several species of North American desert plants of the genus Dasylirion, of the agave family.

A distilled spirit made from the sap of some of these plants, especially Dasylirion wheeleri.