Difference between revisions of "Yucca"
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palma istle; yucca (Deut., Fr., It., Lat.) | palma istle; yucca (Deut., Fr., It., Lat.) | ||
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plant height = up to 1.5 m | plant height = up to 1.5 m | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 6 June 2022
Description
A lily type plant of the genus Yucca belonging to the Agave family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Fibers, like Sisal, obtained from the sword-shaped leaves are used for brushes, cordage, and Burlap fabrics. They are similar to palm-leaf fibers. A Saponin is generated as a byproduct in the processing of the yucca fibers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
palma istle; yucca (Deut., Fr., It., Lat.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
plant height = up to 1.5 m
Additional Images
Yucca plant (Yucca spp.)
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 692, 882
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Yucca." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 15 May 2004 .
- Website address 1: www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 3, 2005)
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca (Accessed Sept. 28, 2005)