Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Monocotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Agavaceae - Agave Family


Yucca/Spanish Bayonet/Lord's Candle

Yucca whipplei

The flowers, buds and young flower stalks may be eaten raw, roasted or boiled. If the stalk is cut into slices and cooked the outer rind comes off easily.

Yucca whipplei
Cal Flora Record




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