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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]]. | 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 yukka is also called "Lamparas de dios" ("Lamps of God"). <ref>http://www.nmusa.com/yucca.htm</ref> | |
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| + | *[http://www.newmexico.gov/ Official Government website for New Mexico] | ||
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[[Category: Botany]] | [[Category: Botany]] | ||
Revision as of 03:28, November 21, 2008
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 yukka is also called "Lamparas de dios" ("Lamps of God"). [3]