Strong yucca
Yucca valida
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A tree like plant. It can grow 7 m tall.
Also put in the family Agavaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the Sonoran desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The flower buds are eaten. The flowers are cooked and ground and made into candy.
Edible parts
Flower, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Datilillo
Synonyms
Sarcoyucca valida (Brandegee) Linding; Yucca x schottii var. valida (Brandegee) M. E. Jones;