Yucca Baccata, also known as the banana yucca or datil yucca, is a species of yucca plant native to deserts in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Synonyms for yucca baccata include the Spanish bayonet, Mojave yucca, and the Blue yucca. These desert plants have long, sword-like leaves and tall stalks of white flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit of yucca baccata is edible and has been used by indigenous communities for food and medicinal purposes for centuries. With its unique appearance and cultural significance, yucca baccata is a fascinating and important plant in the American Southwest.