Organisms

Yucca

A genus (and common name) in the Asparagaceae family. It is known for SAPONINS in the root that are used in SOAPS.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus (and common name) in the Asparagaceae family. It is known for SAPONINS in the root that are used in SOAPS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Yuccas
  • Yucca filamentosa
  • Yucca schidigera

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002; use Liliaceae 1998-2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Liliaceae (1998-2001)
  • Plants (1965-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.618w.100w.060w.980w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Yucca. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027623. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027623
  2. Yucca. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca
  3. Yucca. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156317