Yucca elata
Palmella, Soaptree
Other regional names: Soaptree Yucca +2 more
- Soaptree Yucca
- Soapweed
- Soapweed Yucca
Also known as: Yucca angustifolia var. elata Engelm.
- Yucca angustifolia var. elata Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Yucca elata (commonly known as Palmella or Soaptree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas
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