Nolina juncea

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A plant that has a thick trunk and a cluster or long spiky leaves at the top. The tall thick flower shoot arises from the centre.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in the desert.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Beaucarnea hartwegiana (Kunth) Baker; Cordyline longifolia Benth.; Dasylirion hartwegianum Kunth; Dasylirion junceum Zucc.; Nolina hartwegiana (Kunth) Hemsl.; Pincenectitia gracilis Lem.; Roulinia longifolia (Benth.) Brongn.;