September 21, 2025

A thunderstorm overnight, with the tiniest bit of much needed rain. Here a few of those raindrops still on blooms of Yucca Gloriosa (Yucca gloriosa). This is a species of Yucca that is native to the southeastern United States which blooms in late summer, early autumn for me.

Yuccas have a special place in my heart since I adore the state of New Mexico, and the state flower of New Mexico is actually not a single species but instead is the genus Yucca. This flower is also honored as the national flower of the central American country of El Salvador, the birthplace of a dear friend. In that case the specific species of Yucca gigantea is honored.

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