: any of a genus (Yucca) of sometimes arborescent plants of the asparagus family that occur in warm regions chiefly of western North America and have long sword-shaped often stiff fibrous-margined leaves on a usually woody base and bear a large panicle of white blossoms
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As for succulents, Paggi singles out red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) for its towering pinkish-red flower wands on display at this time of year.—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 June 2025 The week before the ceremony, the community cuts down cottonwood trees and gathers yucca plants and other supplies for the dance.—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Apr. 2025 Signature dishes include corn and yucca arepas filled with local cheese and guacamole, and tortillas wrapped in hoja santa leaves topped with mole sauce.—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 Made from natural ingredients like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, yucca leaf extra and horsetail leaf extract, the cleanser soothes the scalp and reduces inflammation.—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yucca
: any of a genus of plants that are related to the agaves, grow in warm dry regions mostly of western North America, have long pointed often stiff leaves, and produce a tall stiff stalk with whitish flowers
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