Ad·am's-nee·dle ( d  mz-n dl)n. Any of several closely related, stemless or nearly stemless plants of the genus Yucca, especially Y. filamentosa and Y. smalliana of the southeast United States, having long thin leaves and clusters of fragrant, white or off-white flowers. [From the spines on its leaves.] |
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a North American liliaceous plant, Yucca filamentosa, that has a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers arranged in spikes. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant See also Spanish bayonet
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