Common Name: Banana Yucca Plant Species: Yucca baccata Family: Agavaceae Plant Symbol: YUBA Photographer: Calvin J. Hamilton Copyright: © 2003 Rosanna Hamilton Date: 2003/07/24 Location: Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico

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A low growing plant usually less than one meter tall, the yucca may flower many times during its life but usually not every year. The baked fruits were a main staple for native peoples and are still eaten to a smaller extent today. Thick leaves contain many threads or fibers which have a variety of uses.