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Hesperaloe funifera
Hesperaloe funifera (Lem.) Trel.
Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca, Samandoce
Agavaceae (Century-Plant Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HEFU2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Subshrub
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: San Luis Potosi, north through Nuevo Leon and Coahuila to Val Verde county in south Texas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Drought Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiBibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Hesperaloe funifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hesperaloe funifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hesperaloe funifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-06-28Research By: TWC Staff