Adam'S Needle
Yucca filamentosa L.
Yucca filamentosa, commonly known as Adam's Needle, is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. Native to the southeastern United States, it is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 metres in height. The plant is cultivated in horticulture and has been reported from various European regions, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Malta, Turkey, and others. It was first described in 1753 by Linnaeus.
Description
Yucca filamentosa is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is native to the southeastern United States. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 metres tall. The species is known for its horticultural value and is cultivated in various parts of Europe. It has been documented in countries such as Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Malta, and Turkey. The plant was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. A discussion on its nomenclature can be found in the work by Ward (Castanea 71. 80. 2006).
Other common names
Adam'S NeedleAdam'S-NeedleBear-GrassBeargrassCommon YuccaNeedle PalmNeedle-PalmSilk-GrassSilkgrassSpoon-Leaf Yuccacurly-leaved yuccafilament yuccaspoonleaf yuccayucca
Distribution
Ontario · TW · HR · BR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · IT · DK · Austria · Bulgaria · Hungary · Malta · Turkey (in Europe) · SE · RO · RS · AL · AM · AU · BG · Global · NO · SK · Vermont-US · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Italy
Synonyms
Yucca filamentosa var. recurvifoliaYucca filamentosa var. mexicanaYucca filamentosa var. laevigataYucca filamentosa var. bracteataYucca filamentosa var. elmensisYucca filamentosa var. mediaYucca filamentosa var. patensYucca filamentosa var. nobilisYucca filamentosa var. variegataYucca filamentosa var. latifoliaYucca filamentosa var. maximaYucca filamentosa var. ramosaYucca filamentosa var. filamentosaYucca filamentosa f. genuina
