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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]]. 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> | + | 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> |
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*[[White Sands National Monument]] | *[[White Sands National Monument]] | ||
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*[http://www.newmexico.gov/ Official Government website for New Mexico] | *[http://www.newmexico.gov/ Official Government website for New Mexico] | ||
[[Category:New Mexico]] | [[Category:New Mexico]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:46, June 28, 2016
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]