Hesperoyucca

7 species Asparagaceae

Morphological Summary

Genus of monocarpic or polycarpic succulent plants from California, Baja California, and the southwestern USA. Previously classified under Yucca, they are distinguished by their trunk-forming or acaulescent habit, stiff sword-like leaves, and large white paniculate flower clusters. Adapted to dry, rocky soils.

Distribution California, Baja California, and southwestern United States; in chaparral, coastal scrub, and interior arid zones.

Conservation Several species with insufficient data or least concern status; some at risk from urbanization and tourism pressure in Baja California.

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