Yucca reverchonii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Angelo yucca |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
| Genus: | Yucca |
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Y. reverchonii
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| Yucca reverchonii Trel.
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The Yucca reverchonii is a cool plant that belongs to the Asparagus family, called Asparagaceae. You might know it better as the San Angelo yucca. It's a close relative to other yucca plants like Y. rupicola and Y. thompsoniana.
Where Does the San Angelo Yucca Live?
This special yucca plant is native to a region in Texas called the Edwards Plateau. But it doesn't just grow in Texas! You can also find it in several states in Mexico, including Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, and San Luís Potosí. It loves to grow in these areas.
How Can You Spot a San Angelo Yucca?
It's pretty easy to tell the San Angelo yucca apart from other plants if you know what to look for. Here are some of its unique features:
- No Tall Trunk: Unlike some other yuccas, this one doesn't grow a tall, tree-like trunk. It stays low to the ground.
- Grows in Groups: You'll often see it forming small groups or "colonies" on rocky ground, especially on limestone.
- Smooth Leaf Edges: Its leaves are special because they don't have curly "hairs" along their edges. They are also very finely toothed, which means they have tiny, tiny bumps.
- Flat and Straight Leaves: The leaves are mostly flat and don't twist much. They are usually less than 15 millimeters (about half an inch) wide.
See also
In Spanish: Yucca reverchonii para niños
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