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Dunatchik, David
Yucca louisianensis Trel.
Gulf Coast yucca
Agavaceae (Century-Plant Family)
USDA Symbol: yulo
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Bear grass yucca grows 3-8 feet tall, with its leaves mainly at the base of the plant. They are about 2 feet long and 1/2-3/4 inch wide, sharp-pointed, stiff but not rigid. The numerous flowers form a cluster up to 2 feet long on the upper part of the stem.
They generally do not fruit due to the absence of the yucca moth.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: 3-8
Fruit:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Pineywoods Native Plant Center - Nacogdoches, TX
Wildflower Center Seed Bank
LBJWC-MLE-28 Collected 2010-07-02 in Hardin County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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USDA: Find Yucca louisianensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Yucca louisianensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
