Yucca (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park ranger explained the different species of yucca plants native to the southwestern United States.
- The beautiful cluster of white yucca flowers was swaying gently in the desert breeze.
- Hikers navigated carefully around the spiky yucca plants along the desert trail.
- Local Native American tribes traditionally used yucca for food, medicine, and shelter.
- As we walked through the dry garden, my mother pointed out a variety of yucca that grew extremely well in the low-moisture environment.