The blooms of the yucca herald the approach of Spring in the Rio Grande Valley. One of the more predominant
plant species, yucca has been a valuable resource to both people and animals.
Click on the picture of the yucca to see the second in a series of videos featuring our wonderful plant and animal wildlife, part of the year-long celebration of Laguna Atascosa.
Fun facts: Yucca can be used for food, making baskets and shelters and soap!
Video credit: Richard Moore, Valley Nature Films, LLC
Photo credit: USFWS