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Dagger Plant/Adam's Needle is...

Dagger Plant/Adam's Needle is

A

Yucca

B

Xanthorrhoea

C

Polygonatum

D

Asparagus.

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To solve the question regarding the Dagger Plant or Adam's Needle, follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Common Names**: Recognize that "Dagger Plant" and "Adam's Needle" are common names for a specific plant. 2. **Look for Scientific Name**: The scientific name for Dagger Plant or Adam's Needle is Yucca filamentosa. 3. **Check the Options**: The options provided are: - Euca - Xanthorrhea - Polygornatum - Asparagus 4. **Match with Scientific Name**: From the options, we need to identify which one corresponds to Yucca filamentosa. 5. **Identify the Correct Option**: The correct answer is "Xanthorrhea," which is often confused with Yucca. However, the plant commonly known as Dagger Plant or Adam's Needle is indeed Yucca filamentosa. 6. **Confirm the Family**: Yucca belongs to the family Asparagaceae, which is important to note. ### Final Answer: The Dagger Plant or Adam's Needle is **Yucca filamentosa** (commonly referred to as Yucca), and it belongs to the family **Asparagaceae**. ---
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