Harriman's Yucca
Yucca harrimaniae
— Asparagus family (Asparagaceae) —
Height: flower stalk 1'-3'
Flower: greenish-yellow to cream
Bloom: spring
Each yucca species is pollinated only by one specific yucca moth; neither could survive without the other. A yucca blooms most years, with showy, bell-like flowers. For thousands of years people have woven yucca fibers into clothing, rope, baskets, and sandals.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans.
Location. 38° 36.974′ N, 109° 37.202′ W. Marker is in Arches National Park, Utah, in Grand County. Marker and plant are adjacent to the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moab UT 84532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rubber Rabbitbrush (here, next to this marker); Utah Serviceberry (here, next to this marker); Moab Utah UMTRA Project (approx. 1.3 miles away); Grand Old Ranch House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Ancient Sand Dunes (approx. 3.8 miles away); Scott M. Matheson (approx. 4 miles away); Star Hall History (approx. 4.9 miles away); Star Hall (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arches National Park.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Harriman's Yucca. (Submitted on November 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Yucca harrimaniae. (Submitted on November 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Arches National Park. (Submitted on November 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
