Palmitos, Izote
Yucca periculosa
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Also put in the family Agavaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Izote, Palmillo, Tohuizote
Synonyms
Sarcoyucca periculosa (Baker) Linding.; Yucca circinata Baker; and others