Adam's Needle

Synonyms:   Yucca

Scientific Name:   Yucca filamentosa


Sharp, sword-shaped leaves with pointed tips. Native to the southeastern United States.

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Adam's Needle


Genus species: Yucca filamentosa
Common Names: Adam's Needle, Yucca
Family Name: Asparagaceae  
Asparagus family, is a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family name is based on the edible garden asparagus
    Alternate Family Name (Synonym): Agavaceae  
Seed Type Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Introduced Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:White
Identified by:M. Becus
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