Yucca periculosa
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Palmitos, Izote
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Summary
Source: WikipediaYucca periculosa is a plant in the family Asparagaceae with the common name izote (pronounced "ee-SOH-tay"). It is native to the Mexican states of Veracruz, Morelos, Guerrero, Puebla and Oaxaca.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Asparagaceae family with edible flowers.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
Other Uses
The leaves are used for roofing. (Probably as a thatch)) The fibrous leaves are torn into strips and used as a string The plants are grown as a living fence.
Notes
Also put in the family Agavaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Izote, Palmillo, Tohuizote
References (5)
- Arellanes, Y., et al, 2013, Influence of traditional markets on plant management in the Tehuacan Valley. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9:38
- Flores, M. P., et al, 2007, Estudio Etnobotanico De Zapotitlan Salinas, Puebla, Acta Botanica Mexicana, Mexico. p 22
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M. et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 13
- Rangel-Landa, S., et al, 2017, Sociocultural and ecological factors influencing management of edible and non-edible plants: the case of Ixcatlan, Mexico. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 13:59
- Thursten, T. L., et al, (Ed.), Seeking a Richer Harvest: The Archaeology of Subsistence Intensification.
