Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata)
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Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata)

Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) is a signature species of the Mojave Desert. Banana yucca are a major component of the Upper Sonoran (Mojave Desert Scrub) life zone, and they extend into the Upper Sonoran (Pinyon-Juniper Woodland) life zone.

Family: Agave (Agavaceae).

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Plant Form: Upright shrub with a trunk.

Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata)

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Leaves: Very long daggers with a sharp tip; dull gray-green color.

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Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata)

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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate. Names generally follow the USDA database.
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