Banana Yucca, Datil

  • Scientific Name: Yucca Baccata V.Brevifolia
  • Common Name: Banana Yucca, Datil
  • References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2013. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 5. Monocots except grasses. Phytoneuron 2013-76, 1-59
  • References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/76PhytoN-SWArizCh5Monocots.pdf#page=27
  • Habitat: Bajadas, valleys
  • Life Form: Succulent
  • Leaf Description: Basal, clustered
  • Flower Color: White or whitish
  • Flowering Period: May
  • Spines: Spineless
  • Rarity: Locally common
  • Family: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)