Yucca

Scientific plant name

Yucca is a plant native to hot, dry regions of the Americas, with stiff, sword-shaped leaves radiating from a central point and tall spikes of white flowers.

Several species are common in desert landscaping: The yuccas were blooming along the highway.

The root of some species is edible and used in traditional cooking.

plant

succulent

Moist and flavorful

  • rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
  • spikyHaving sharp projections
  • leavesTree's photosynthetic organs

desert · arid · drought-tolerant · evergreen · agave · fibrous · sword-shaped · ornamental · landscaping · xeriscaping

food

cassava

Starchy tropical root vegetable

  • rootUnderground absorbing structure
  • tapiocaCassava-derived starch
  • starchComplex plant carbohydrate

tuber · flour · manioc · tropical · carbohydrate · fufu · Brazilian · African · Caribbean · gluten-free

flower

bloom

Flower or flourishing state

bell-shaped · edible · pollination · moth · nocturnal · fragrant · towering · inflorescence · petals · spring

fiber

cordage

Ropes and twines collectively

  • ropeThick twisted fibers
  • weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
  • sandalsOpen strappy footwear

baskets · Native American · traditional · crafts · extraction · binding · twine · matting · textiles · indigenous

Categories
Opposites
habitat/climate association

Yuccawater lily

Aquatic flowering plant

lotus · wetland plants · fern · moss · papyrus

plant morphology/leaf type

Yuccafern

Spore-spreading vascular plant

banana plant · elephant ear · deciduous trees · maple

habitat type

Yuccarainforest tree

Woody plant of tropics

forest · jungle · tropical · mahogany · rubber tree

Phrases
Family

yuccas

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G