Yucca's Bell-shaped Blooms

Photo by Lisa E White

Yucca bloom from April to July with beautiful waxy, white bell-shaped flowers.  This yucca in my yard looks up to the nearby blooming ocotillo.  A member of the agave family, yucca were used by Native Americans who made baskets, sandals and mats from the leaves.  Roots can be used for soap, as they form a nice lather.  Maybe the name could be changed from yuck-ca to lovely-ca.