beaked tree yucca
scion of the chihuahuan desert, this cactus grows upon a stout + textured trunk to support a perfect sphere of stiff, blue-green leaves — in springtime, a spire of creamy white flowers emerge
plant details
beaked tree yucca
identification
latin name: Yucca thompsoniana
usda code: YUTH
alternative name(s): Big Bend yucca, Soyate, Palmita, Thompson’s yucc
classification
ecotopes class: cactus
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – desert bajada
size range: large – 4+ ft
leaf retention: evergreen
light requirement: full sun
color signature: stalk of white flowers
native range
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