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yacca

yacca

9.9
An evergreen tree or shrub from the Caribbean with long leaves
  • noun
translation icon : yacca
  • Botanists studied the unique leaves of the yacca found throughout the West Indies.

Examples

  • The yacca thrives in the dry, rocky hills of Jamaica.

  • The yacca tree grows abundantly in tropical regions.

  • Locals use parts of the yacca for traditional remedies and crafts.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of yacca leaves.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the vibrant green foliage of the yacca in their landscapes.

  • The yacca is known for its long, slender leaves that add a tropical feel to gardens.

  • In the West Indies, the yacca is prized for its ornamental value and adaptability to dry climates.

Synonyms

yacca podocarp
vsyacca
9.9

A plant from the West Indies that keeps long, narrow leaves all year

is a general botanical description that lacks regional commonness
Podocarpus coriaceus
vsyacca
  • Specialized
9.9

A Caribbean evergreen tree with long, leathery leaves

is a broader tree or shrub term without scientific family detail

Compounds

yacca podocarp
9.9

A plant from the West Indies that keeps long, narrow leaves all year

Surface Forms

yacca singular
yaccas plural

Etymology

Yacca is an older form of the common word yucca, borrowed into English from a Caribbean native language called 'Taíno'. Think of the plant's long, stiff leaves to remember why yacca names a West Indian evergreen or shrub.