Dasylirion wheeleri S. Wats. Engl.: common sotol, desert spoon, desert candle.
Plant with dried seedstalk in winter. Bisbee, AZ, US. Wild. 1998-02-01.
Lots of them. Aguirre Springs, Organ Mt's, NM, US. Wild. 1998-05-01.
Closeup of flower. Aguirre Springs, Organ Mt's, NM, US. Wild. 1998-05-01.
Flowering plant. Aguirre Springs, Organ Mt's, NM, US. Wild. 1998-05-01.
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