Yucca utahensis explained

Yucca utahensis is a species in the family Asparagaceae, native to Utah, Nevada and Arizona. McKelvey[1]

Yucca utahensis can reach a height of 3m (10feet), though it is usually much smaller. Stems are sometimes procumbent, often several per colony, forming colonies of several individuals. Leaves are narrow and needle-like, up to 70 cm long but rarely more than 2 cm wide, with fibers separating along the margins. Flowers are creamy white, nodding, bell-shaped. Fruit is a dry capsule with black seeds.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. McKelvey, Yuccas of the Southwestern U.S. 2:94-98, t. 32-34. 1947.
  2. Reveal, James Lauritz. 1977. Intermountain Flora 6: 533, Yucca elata var. utahensis
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242102079 Flora of North America v 26 p 433