Yucca gloriosa
Adam's Leedle, Moundlily Yucca
Other regional names: Spanish Dagger
- Spanish Dagger
Also known as: Yucca flexilis var. boerhavii (Baker) Trel. +6 more
- Yucca flexilis var. boerhavii (Baker) Trel.
- Yucca flexilis var. hildrethii Trel.
- Yucca gloriosa f. genuina Engelm.
- Yucca gloriosa subsp. genuina Engelm.
- Yucca gloriosa var. variegata Belg.Hort
- Yucca gloriosa var. variegata Salisb.
- Yucca recurvifolia var. elegans (Carrière) Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in North America, Yucca gloriosa (commonly known as Adam's Leedle or Moundlily Yucca) is a shrub belonging to the Asparagaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Austria, East Aegean Is., France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Marianas, Mauritius, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Sardegna, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Uruguay
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms