Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Spanish Dagger
MainColor	Pink
PlantType	Shrub
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	November
ImageUrl	Yucca-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Apsley
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Spanish Dagger is a perennial shrub with a rosette of sharp, rigid, sword-like leaves and tall flower spikes bearing clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. It can grow up to 2.5 metres in height and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Distribution

Native to the southeastern United States, it is commonly found in sandy coastal areas and dunes, as well as in dry, open woodlands.

Medicinal/Other Uses

✅ The plant has been used traditionally by Native Americans for its fibres and as a soap substitute due to its saponin content.

Edibility  

Caution Advised - The flowers are edible when cooked, but the leaves contain saponins and should not be consumed raw.

Human Toxicity

Mildly Toxic - The leaves contain saponins, which can cause irritation if ingested in large quantities.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - Ingestion of leaves or flowers may cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Active Compounds

Saponins, resveratrol, yuccoside.