Yucca brevifolia
Joshua tree
Evergreen tree
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The Yucca brevifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Utah. It is a member of the Agavaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Joshua tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as Y. arborescens.

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Latin Name:  Yucca brevifolia
Common Name:  Joshua tree
Family:  Agavaceae
Author:  Engelm.
 
Known Hazards:  The roots contain saponins[222]. Whilst saponins are quite toxic to people, they are poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass straight through. They are also destroyed by prolonged heat, such as slow baking in an oven. Saponins are found in many common foods such as beans[K]. Saponins are much more toxic to some creatures, such as fish, and hunting tribes have traditionally put large quantities of them in streams, lakes etc in order to stupefy or kill the fish[K].
 
Mature Height:  9   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Arid mesas and mountain slopes, usually at 650 - 2200 metres[229].

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