Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata)

   
 

Yucca elata Fig 1. Eagle Flat, Hudspeth County, Texas. Fig. 2. Interstate 10 near Gage, Luna County, New Mexico. Photographs by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Soaptree Yucca
• Common Spanish Names: Palma datilillo
• Scientific Name: Yucca elata (YUCK-uh ee-LAY-tuh)
• Family: Agavaceae (Agave Family)
• Geographic Range: Southeastern Nevada and adjacent Utah south and east to Big Bend and south into Mexico.
• Description: Perennial shrub or tree.
• Landscape Usage:

Last Update: 24 May 2006