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  8. Soaptree Yucca

species 21,604 observations

Soaptree Yucca

Yucca elata

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Yucca Giant-skipper, Eastern Yucca Moth, Five-spotted Bogus Yucca Moth, Strecker's Giant-Skipper 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Montezuma Quail, Dogwood-Milkweed Aphid, Soaptree Sun-Singer, Tablelands Sun-Singer 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Convergent Lady Beetle, Odorous House Ant 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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