Yucca - (Yucca gloriosa)
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This desert tree grows primarily in the southwestern United States and is related to the Joshua tree. It is a member of the lily family. The Yucca can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The main medical agent in this perennial herb is saponin which can affect toxins absorbed by the stomach bacteria. Part used: Stalk, sap, root. |
