Yucca aloifolia L. var. draconis (L.) Engelm.
For details of the species see Yucca aloifolia L. The variety draconis has a branched trunk and drooping leaves. It may be synonymous with Yucca aloifolia pendula listed by Paxton's and Johnson's Dictionary. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
First desctibed as Yucca draconis by Linnaeus in 1753 [Sp. Pl. p.319/1753]. Yucca aloifolia f. draconis (L.) Voss is also an accepted name today.
Yucca aloifolia was introduced to Britain in 1696 and draconis in 1732. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1850 and 1857 catalogues [B.455/1850]. It was probably obtained from Loddiges’ nursery as it was included among desiderata in a letter dated 16th April 1846. [MP A2933-1, p.147].
Notes
Published Jan 22, 2009 - 03:00 PM | Last updated Feb 06, 2012 - 05:39 PM
Yucca aloifolia L.f. var. draconis (L.) Voss. | GC p.828/1870. This woodcut is based on the much earlier illustration of Dillenius, t.324 of Hortus Elthamensis | BHL
| Family | Agavaceae |
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| Region of origin | South-East USA, Mexico, Caribbean |
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| Common Name | Spanish bayonet |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Yucca draconis
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| Confidence level | high |