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Giant Yucca.

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By Stan510


Giant Yucca. (Yucca elephantipes (Giant yucca))

Biggest in town- the previous biggest was cut down,the third biggest was just topped-ugh.



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Never knew they got as big as that! Must be quite something when it flowers.

10 Jan, 2016

 

They are. Its a short but sweet flowering. Edible flowers too.

11 Jan, 2016

 

I didn't know the flowers were edible.

16 Jan, 2016

 

Do you eat them raw?

16 Jan, 2016

 

Now,you are into Klahanie territory-lol. I have had neighbors ask if they could have the flower stalks of mine. They explained they cook them as a delicacy. I think Klahanie might know more about the how. I imagine in Mexico its on the menu?
But,almost all Yucca flowers are edible- true. Like banana flowers in Asian markets I imagine.

16 Jan, 2016

 

I knew about male banana flowers. They're a delicacy in Asia and very expensive. I try to give my male flowers away from my bananas. I hate to throw them away when I know they cost 5 or 6 dollars a lb in the Asian stores.

17 Jan, 2016



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