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DASYLIRION [1 record]

Record 1 1988-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
DEF

A genus of plants (family Liliaceae) related to Yucca and Dracaena that are native to Mexico and the southwestern U.S. and have a woody stem, stiff sword-shaped leaves, and small white flowers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
DEF

Jolie plante toujours verte, ligneuse, à tronc court, vivant au Mexique et au Texas et cultivée en serre pour ses qualités ornementales. (Famille des liliacées).

Spanish

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