Soap-weed (Noun)
Meaning
Tall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The soap-weed yucca plant is a common sight in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
- Soap-weed is a type of yucca that can grow up to 15 feet tall and has sharp, spiky leaves.
- The Native Americans of the region used the roots of the soap-weed plant to make a soap-like substance for cleaning.
- In the wild, soap-weed can be found growing in dry, rocky areas with full sun and well-drained soil.
- The tall, columnar shape of the soap-weed yucca makes it a striking addition to desert landscapes.