
Aloe yucca (Yucca aloifolia)
Aloe yucca, also known as Spanish bayonet
Yucca filamentosa is a yucca species native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico, thriving in dry, sandy soils. Its flowers and fruit are edible, whether raw or cooked. The plant's leaves provide strong fibers suitable for making twine, and its roots can be used to produce soap.
Key Facts About Aloe yucca
Attributes of Aloe yucca
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.5 m to 7 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
13 cm
Flower Color
White Purple
Scientific Classification of Aloe yucca
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Yuccas
Species
Aloe yucca
Toxicity
Ingestion