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July 4, 2007 : Hesperoyucca whipplei
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Keywords: Agavaceae | Hesperoyucca whipplei (Torr.) Baker | California, USA
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Words of thanks to xpeditions@Flickr for today's photograph contribution (original via BPotD Flickr Group Pool).
Most online references suggest the scientific name of chapparal yucca is Yucca whipplei, but recent DNA studies have reinforced the 1893 recognition by Trelease of Hesperoyucca as a separate genus. The Flora of North America's description of Hesperoyucca provides more information; the FNA entry on Hesperoyucca whipplei describes the species and includes a map of its distribution north of Mexico.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 4, 2007 12:00 AM
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Posted by: bobbie at July 4, 2007 4:31 AM
Wow! Beautiful plant, makes me think of the Handkerchief Tree (Davidia involucrata) which I love. Thanks.
Posted by: ingrid at July 4, 2007 6:26 AM
How tall is that spire?
Posted by: Heather Dunbar at July 4, 2007 9:56 AM
Isn't that a spectacular thing!
I've just signed up for the Botany Photo of the Day and am really enjoying it. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Natalie at July 4, 2007 9:58 AM
I live in Massachusette USA and first saw this lovely plant on Cape Cod in the early 1960's. The blossoms blow in the wind and are so lovely.
Thanks for the reminder of this special plant.
Margaret-Rae
Posted by: Margaret-Rae Davis at July 4, 2007 4:57 PM
This is the first year that this yucca species has bloomed in my landscape. I was particularly surprised by the bloom because of the incredibly low rain levels(the yucca only receives natural rainfall). The total height of the inflorescence is about eight feet. The incredible part of having this plant around you is the oppurtunity to observe the mutualistic relation between it and its sole pollinator, the Yucca Moth. The moth spends much of its adult life inside the flowers and lays its eggs inside the flowers which results in the pollination of the yucca flower and nourishment for the next generation of Yucca Moth. One of many wonders of nature.
Posted by: xpeditions at July 4, 2007 6:48 PM
Ohh so beautiful.I wish I could have one planted in my garden.I love it.Thanks
Posted by: Regina Djohan Madya at July 6, 2007 12:03 AM
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Daniel, I don't know much about what genus this plant should be in, but I do know that it is a beautiful photo!
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