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Meanings of Yucca baccata in English

Tall yucca of the southwestern United States and Mexico having a woody stem and stiff swordlike pointed leaves and a large cluster of white flowers.

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        Examples for "Spanish bayonet"
        Examples for "Spanish bayonet"
        1
        The white, lilylike flowers of the Spanish bayonet flaunted themselves everywhere.
        Oh, You Tex!
        2
        Owing to the peculiar shape of its leaves it is also called Spanish bayonet.
        Arizona Sketches
        3
        At last, screened by a Spanish bayonet, he commanded a view of the camp.
        Oh, You Tex!
        4
        Ceremonial rings are also made of the Spanish bayonet (yucca).
        Ceremonial of Hasjelti Dailjis and Mythical Sand Painting of the...
        5
        It grew until they felt the need to hide, concealing themselves behind a clump of Spanish bayonet.
        The flock