Yucca decipiens
Trel.
AsparagaceaeFruit
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit is eaten.
How to Identify
A subtropical shrub of the family Asparagaceae.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Yucca decipiens Trel. is a large, branching member of the Asparagaceae, native to north-central Mexico from Durango to San Luís Potosí. It is evergreen, up to 20 feet (6 m) tall, growing at elevations of 1500–2000 m in the mountains. Common name is "palma china," which means "Chinese palm." Yucca decipiens is relatively abundant, and although it has local threats, its population appears to be stable overall.
Names & Synonyms
Sarcoyucca decipiens (Trel.) Linding
References (1)
- Segura, S. et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
