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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Weekend Hike II


Here's a yucca that at first sight resembles an elk.

A mass of Soaptree Yuccas blooming simultaneously.

Have I ever mentioned that the yucca is the state flower of New Mexico?

It's a member of the lily family, and its flowers are edible (slightly reminiscent of artichoke leaves).

The Apache people consumed the flowers and used other parts of the plant as well.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Beautiful yucca blossums. I think they have a delicate, slightly sweet taste.

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