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Yucca campestris

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Clade
  
Monocots

Family
  
Asparagaceae

Rank
  
Species

Clade
  
Angiosperms

Order
  
Asparagales

Subfamily
  
Agavoideae

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Similar
  
Yucca constricta, Yucca arkansana, Yucca baileyi, Yucca angustissima, Yucca coahuilensis

Yucca campestris, the plains yucca, is a species in the family Asparagaceae, endemic to the "panhandle" region of northwestern Texas.

Yucca campestris is a low-growing species spreading by underground rhizomes and producing large colonies of rosettes. Leaves are long and narrow, up to 65 cm long but rarely more than 15 mm wide. Flowers are white and drooping. Fruit is a dry capsule with glossy black seeds.

Yucca campestris grows in deep sands in very dry regions. It can be grown as an ornamental in desert regions, preferring warm climates and full sunlight. The plant has blue-green leaves and panicles of showy white flowers.

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Yucca campestris Wikipedia