Adam's Leedle
Yucca gloriosa L.
Yucca gloriosa, known as Adam's Leedle, is a species in the Asparagaceae family. Native to the southeastern United States, it is an evergreen shrub that can reach 2.5 m in height. It is cultivated for ornamental use and has naturalized in various regions outside its native range, including parts of Europe and North Africa.
Description
Yucca gloriosa is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is commonly called Adam's Leedle. It is native to the southeastern United States and is characterized as an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2.5 m tall. The plant is cultivated for its ornamental value and has been reported to establish itself in the wild in warmer climates around the world. Its scientific name was first published in 1753.
Other common names
Adam's LeedleSpanish DaggerSpanish-daggermoundlily yucca
Distribution
TR · TW · ZA · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DZ · IT · PT · Baleares · Italy · Madeira · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Malta · Sicilia · Spain · Turkey (in Europe) · Croatia · BA · SE · MT · IN · LY · ME · AM · ES · AU
Synonyms
Yucca ensifoliaYucca gloriosa var. minorYucca gloriosa var. plicataYucca gloriosa var. glaucescensYucca gloriosa var. nobilisYucca gloriosa var. mollisYucca gloriosa var. superbaYucca gloriosa var. obliquaYucca gloriosa var. ellacombeiYucca gloriosa var. acuminataYucca gloriosa var. tortulataYucca gloriosa var. pruinosaYucca gloriosa var. mediostriataYucca gloriosa var. robustaYucca gloriosa var. longifoliaYucca gloriosa var. maculataYucca flexilis var. ensifoliaYucca superbaYucca gloriosa var. mediopictaYucca gloriosa var. acuminataYucca gloriosa f. obliquaYucca flexilis f. ensifoliaYucca gloriosa f. genuina
