Yucca filamentosa

Common Yucca, Yucca, Adam's Needle

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Family: Agavaceae (Agave family)

Mid-Atlantic bloom time: April - June
Mid-Atlantic fruit ripe: September - October

Common Yucca, or more simply, Yucca, is native to many parts of our region but has been introduced to many other parts as an ornamental. Its leaf margins fray into filamentous threads and has erect fruits. Its greenish-white flowers form atop long upright stems.




14 June 2018
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
14 June 2018
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
14 June 2018
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
 




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