Native to southern California and Baja California, Mexico, chaparral yucca can be found in chaparral, coastal sage scrub and oak woodland plant communities. This plant species is drought tolerant and thrives in dry, clay soils.

Throughout human history, different parts of the yucca plant have been used as a food source and fiber from the leaves were used to make rope, sandals, blankets, baskets and more. To learn more about native plant species throughout Orange County, visit IRConservancy.org, LetsGoOutside.org or follow the Landmarks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.