Beschorneria yuccoides
W. J. Hooker
Mexican lily
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBeschorneria yuccoides is a species of succulent plant belonging to the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae.
Description
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has rings of leaves 1.8 m tall. The produce new rings from the fleshy rhizome roots. The leaves ares wrod shaped and 40-70 cm long and 3-10 cm wide. There are fine teeth along the edge. The flowers are funnel shaped and hang down. They are 4-9 cm long.
Edible Uses
The flowers are boiled and then fried.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are boiled and then fried.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Notes
Probably now in the family Aparagaceae.
Also Known As
Amole, Patleamole, Sisi
References (1)
- Chazaro-Basanez, M., & Vazquez-Ramirez, J., 2015, Introducing the Succulent Flora of Mexico: Beschorneria yuccoides (Agavaceae). Cactus and Succulent Journal 87(6):271-
