Our yucca root is obtained from Yucca schidigera, a small shrubby plant
distantly related to agave. It is a desert plant that occurs naturally in
California, Nevada and Arizona. It is also grown as an ornamental due to its
tall flower spikes that sport showy, cream-colored blooms.
Native Americans used
the leaves of the plant to make rope and other textiles and the root to make
soap. Today, yucca root is typically used to make infusions for various topical
preparations and cosmetics, including natural deodorants, shampoos and hair
rinses.
