Yucca recurvifolia
pendulous yucca
Southeastern USA (Georgia and Mississippi)
Growing in the Arizona Garden, Y. recurvifolia can be recognized by its flexible, non-rigid leaves.
Illustrations: gallery.
Name derivation: Yucca – Haitian: yuca, or manihot, because young inflorescences sometimes roasted for food.
About this Entry: John Rawlings authored the text ca. 2005.
