Yucca baccata var. baccata
Yucca baccata var. baccata is distinguished by its stout, sword-like leaves which form a dense rosette. Notable for the creamy white flowers that bloom in spring, its fruit resembles a sweet, fleshy banana, hence its common name 'Banana Yucca.' This perennial thrives in arid deserts, its deep taproots leveraging scarce moisture, while its tough foliage resists drought.