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Yucca aloifolia [4] is the type species for the genus Yucca. Common names include aloe yucca , [ 5 ] dagger plant , [ 6 ] and Spanish bayonet . It grows in sandy soils, especially on sand dunes along the coast.
Yucca species are the host plants for the caterpillars of the yucca giant-skipper (Megathymus yuccae), [10] ursine giant-skipper (Megathymus ursus), [11] and Strecker's giant-skipper (Megathymus streckeri). [12] Large Joshua tree with thick trunk at Grapevine Springs Ranch, AZ Purplish fruits of Yucca aloifolia.
The Joshua tree is called "hunuvat chiy'a" or "humwichawa" by the indigenous Cahuilla. [11] It is also called izote de desierto (Spanish, "desert dagger"). [12] It was first formally described in the botanical literature as Yucca brevifolia by George Engelmann in 1871 as part of the Geological Exploration of the 100th meridian (or "Wheeler Survey").
Yucca gloriosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to the southeastern United States. Growing to 2.5 m (8 ft), it is an evergreen shrub. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental for its architectural qualities, and has reportedly become established in warmer climates in the wild in various parts of the world.
Yucca: yuccas; Yucca aloifolia: Spanish bayonet Agavaceae (agave family) Yucca brevifolia: Joshua tree Agavaceae (agave family) Yucca elephantipes: giant yucca Agavaceae (agave family) Yucca gloriosa: moundlily yucca Agavaceae (agave family) Yucca torreyi: Torrey's yucca; great yucca Agavaceae (agave family) Anacardiaceae: cashew family ...
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Several species of Yucca and Opuntia are native as well to the drier sandy coastal scrub environment of the region, including Yucca aloifolia, Yucca filamentosa, Yucca gloriosa, and Opuntia stricta. Ancient California
Yucca gigantea (syn. Yucca elephantipes) is a species of flowering plant in the asparagus family, native to Mexico and Central America.Growing up to 8–12 m (26–39 ft) in height, [3] it is an evergreen shrub which is widely cultivated as an ornamental garden or house plant, often referred to simply as yucca cane. [4]