| Rare in North Carolina, Weak-leaf Yucca is similar to the common Adam's-Needle (Yucca filamentosa), but has more pliable, slightly narrower leaves, which may or may not have filamentous margins. It is not clear whether this is a valid species or a variety of Yucca filamentosa. Compare also with Eastern False-aloe (Manfreda virginica). Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012.
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| Madison Co., NC 4/9/2012.
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| Grayson Co., VA 5/30/2009.
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| Alleghany Co., NC 5/27/07.
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| Synonyms include Yucca filamentosa L. var. smalliana (Fernald) H.E. Ahles and Yucca smalliana Fernald. Alleghany Co., NC 5/27/07.
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