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Yucca Linnaeus. Yucca, Adam's-needle, Rock-lily.

Key to Yucca

A genus of about 40 species, of sw. North America, n. Mexico, se. United States, and the West Indies. Many issues remain in our understanding of Southeastern United States Yucca.

Key advice:The key presented is particularly conjectural.

Ref: Clary & Adams (2021); Hess & Robbins (2002) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2002a); Keith (2003); Speta In Kubitzki (1998a); Ward (2004c); Ward (2006a). Show full citations.

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image of plant© Will Stuart | Yucca filamentosa | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Alan M. Cressler | Yucca aloifolia | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Aidan Campos | Yucca pallida source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Sonnia Hill | Yucca cernua | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Aidan Campos | Yucca arkansana source | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Sonnia Hill | Yucca louisianensis | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Yucca filamentosa | Original Image ⭷
image of plant© Gary P. Fleming | Yucca filamentosa | Original Image ⭷

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