Adam's Needle Definition
noun
Any of several closely related stemless or nearly stemless plants of the genus Yucca, especially Y. filamentosa and Y. flaccida of the southeast United States, having long thin leaves and clusters of fragrant white or off-white flowers.
American Heritage
Any of several species (esp. Yucca filamentosa) of the yucca plant.
Webster's New World
Origin of Adam's Needle
From the spines on its leaves
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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