Spanish dagger
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| Yucca gloriosa Linnaeus |
The Spanish dagger or Moundlily yucca (Yucca gloriosa) is a shrub of the family Agavaceae, and of the genus Yucca.
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[edit] Description
The plant is known to grow to heights above 16 feet (4.9 m).[1] It has blueish-green foliage. The plant blooms in mid to late Summer, producing creamy - white flowers. It is similar to the Spanish bayonet, another plant of the same family.[2] The Spanish Dagger is an evergreen shrub.
[edit] Domestic existence
The plant is known to thrive as a domestic plant [3] and is sold internationally. In a domestic environment, the plant has average water requirements, and little maintenance is needed other than the removal of dead leaves when the shrub nears its ultimate height.[4] The plant has been seen to suffer leaf damage at temperatures below 10°F.[4]
[edit] Properties
The Spanish Dagger has been known to cause skin irritation and even allergic reactions upon contact, despite the fact that the leaf points are not sharp enough to break the skin.[2]
[edit] Origin
The Spanish Dagger is native to various warm temperate areas of the US, anywhere between Maryland and Florida.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ bss.sfsu.edu. Retrieved on 1 March, 2007.
- ^ a b hgic.clemson.edu. Retrieved on 1 March, 2007.
- ^ Wood, John (2006). Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flower. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- ^ a b c cals.arizona.edu. Retrieved on 1 March, 2007.
