Thursday, April 21, 2016

Spanish Bayonet: Florida's native Yucca

 Florida's Spanish Bayonet (Yucca alofolia) is a beautiful native plant.  Here with a lovely white blossom.


Often cultivated as an ornamental, I found this one at the edge of a brackish mangrove canal.  Can grow up to 15 feet tall and the leaves have a sharp spike....ergo the common name.
 



Also a Spanish Bayonet, but not for your garden... for the business end of a Mauser rifle!


Such a beautiful blossom....hope it lasts all spring.

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