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Anderson, Wynn

Yucca madrensis

Yucca madrensis Gentry

Mountain Yucca, Hoary Yucca, Sword-cactus

Agavaceae (Century-Plant Family)

Synonym(s): Yucca schottii

USDA Symbol: YUMA4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Margin: Entire
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 8 feet tall without flower stalk.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: NM

Additional resources

USDA: Find Yucca madrensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Yucca madrensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Yucca madrensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-03-12
Research By: DEW

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