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Yucca whipplei
Spotted this yucca hiking near Big Sur, CA. Yucca whipplei, a monocot, is a shrub that is native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. The "yucca flower" is the state flower of New Mexico.
Open field near Big Sur, CA.
The white Yucca flower is crunchy with a mildly sweet taste (a hint of artichoke). in the spring, they can be used in salads and as a garnish.
Spotted on Apr 26, 2007
Submitted on Oct 5, 2011
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