spanish dagger

 

large, tree-like cactus that often branches upward to exceed 6 feet with sharp, stiff green leaves growing from clumps at the ends — flowers of white or light purple emerge from the leaves in spring

 

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\\ spanish dagger (YUTR)

\\ spanish dagger (YUTR)

\\ spanish dagger (YUTR)

\\ spanish dagger (YUTR)

plant details

spanish dagger

identification

latin name: Yucca treculeana

usda code: YUTR

alternative name(s): Spanish Bayonet, Don Quixote’s Lance, Palma Pita, Palma de Datil, Palmito

classification

ecotopes class: cactus

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: large – 4+ ft

habit: succulent

leaf retention: evergreen

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: white and purple flower clusters

native range