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Adam’s Needle

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Plant Family: Agavaceae (Agave)

Botanical Name: Yucca filamentosa

Alternative Name: Needle palm

Duration: Perennial

Blooms: Late Spring and Summer

Location in Garden: MacNider South (2005 – present)

Medicinal Uses: digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, skin conditions

More Information

  • Information on yucca filamentosa from the USDA
  • Information from the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
  • Information from Wikipedia

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