chaparral yucca

Chaparral yucca, Hesperoyucca whipplei, a monocot, is a shrub that is native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders.  It’s bloom period is April-June. This plant has known uses according to Wikipedia.

Description   Taxonomy   Ecology   Etymology   Cultivation and uses

additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora 

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