Hesperoyucca whipplei

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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    Source