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| − | A '''Yucca''' is a [[genus]] of [[plants]] of the [[lily]] family found in [[desert]] regions of the southwestern [[United States]] and [[Mexico]]. Yuccas usually bear clusters of sword-shaped leaves and white waxy [[flowers]]. All depend on the Yucca moth for [[pollination]]. | + | [[Image:YuccaPlant.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yucca plant in desert]] |
| + | A '''Yucca''' is a [[genus]] of [[plants]] of the [[lily]] family found in [[desert]] regions of the southwestern [[United States]] and [[Mexico]]. Yuccas usually bear clusters of sword-shaped leaves and white waxy [[flowers]]. All depend on the Yucca moth for [[pollination]]. The Yucca ''(Yucca glauca)'' is the [[state flower]] of [[New Mexico]].<ref>http://www.50states.com/flower/newmexico.htm</ref><ref>http://www.newmexico.gov/</ref> This plant grows easily in the sand and hot [[desert]] climate prevalent in much of [[New Mexico]]. The yucca is also called "Lamparas de dios" ("Lamps of God").<ref>http://www.nmusa.com/yucca.htm</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
| + | *[[White Sands National Monument]] | ||
| − | + | ==References== | |
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| − | [[Category: Botany]] | + | ==External links== |
| + | *[http://www.newmexico.gov/ Official Government website for New Mexico] | ||
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| + | [[Category:New Mexico]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Botany]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:10, November 17, 2019
A Yucca is a genus of plants of the lily family found in desert regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Yuccas usually bear clusters of sword-shaped leaves and white waxy flowers. All depend on the Yucca moth for pollination. The Yucca (Yucca glauca) is the state flower of New Mexico.[1][2] This plant grows easily in the sand and hot desert climate prevalent in much of New Mexico. The yucca is also called "Lamparas de dios" ("Lamps of God").[3]