Soap Weed
Yucca glauca
Agavaceae
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The plant below is actually more than one clumped together. They have pointed
leaves that go out in every possible direction. These Soap Weeds are a relative
of the Joshua Tree and Spanish Bayonet, all of which sprout white flowers. In
the case of the Soap Weed, flowers grow directly out of the
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All of the flowers of this genus are edible and have a sweet hint
to them. The seeds were also dried, baked or saved after an early harvest. The
roots of this plant were also used for much: Decoctions ( i.e. process of
pulling particular properties/chemicals from the plant) were used internally for
digestive irritation and arthritis. The topical uses include |
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| reduced hair loss, lice removal and an
anti-inflammatory. |
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