What is another word for soap-weed?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊpwˈiːd] (IPA) 
Soap-weed, also known as yucca, is a versatile plant whose fibers can be used for rope-making, basket-weaving and soap-making. There are a few common synonyms for soap-weed such as yucca, Joshua tree, needle palm, banana yucca, and Spanish dagger. The name yucca is derived from the Taino word yuca which means "root" or "cassava", reflecting the importance of the plant in Caribbean culture. Joshua tree was named after the biblical figure Joshua, because the plant's outstretched branches resembled Joshua's arms reaching out to heaven. Needle palm and Spanish dagger refer to the sharp, pointed leaves of the yucca plant. Banana yucca gets its name from the taste of its fruit, which is said to resemble a banana.
