What is the yucca flower?

yucca flowers grow in pale clusters on long, fibrous stems in the center of trees and shrubs Yucca. The Yucca flower, a member of the Lily family, is generally considered a symbol of robus and beauty. Most Yucks are located in Mexico, Central America, South America and the southwestern desert region of the United States; However, some Yucca plants can be found in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. Yucca bushes usually grow 2.5 to 3 feet (about 0.762 to 0.9144 m) at height and width. They are characterized by a wide base of barbed leaves in the shape of a sword with sharp edges. There are more than 40 Yucca plant species whose roots and leaves have long been used to produce soaps, ropes, baskets and cords.

At the end of spring or in summer, Yucca grows a long stem, which reaches 4 to 15 feet (about 1.2192 to 4.572 m) high depending on the age of the plant. Older plants usually grow longer stems than younger. Yucca flowersThey grow in clusters called panicles along the top of the stems. The flowers are usually large with petals measuring up to 2.5 inches (about 6.4 cm) long and in the range of color from cream ivory to light purple to green white. Because of this mass of light -colored flowers, Yuccas is sometimes called "Lameras de dios" or "Lord's lamp".

inside the Yucca petals are six switches that contain three -foam pistil. This piston holds a pollen container that allows Yucca flowers to facilitate reproduction in a unique way. The Yucca moth is genetically designed exclusively for bringing pollen to the yucca flower and its storage in a pistina flower; The moth then puts eggs on pollen. The seeds that result from this process then feed the caterpillar after hatching, creating a mutual arrangement between the moth and the flower. In winter, Yucca flows will release the remaining seeds before death.

yucca flowers are edible. A large amount of pollen found in dried excrement of ancient people points to a diet consisting of many ofthese flowers. Soon colonists in America prepared Yucca flowers like cabbage and also marinated them like artichokes. Yucca flowers continue to be used in meals such as omelettes and salads.

In 1927, school children in New Mexico nominated Yucca flower for their state flower. Their selection was supported by the Federation of Female Clubs in New Mexico. 14th March 1927 was officially declared a state flower of New Mexico.