Yucca filamentosa is a flowering evergreen plant that belongs to the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly known as Adam's needle, needle palm, and Spanish bayonet. It is a slow-growing plant that can grow up to 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) in height and 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) in width. The leaves are long and narrow with sharp tips and white thread-like fibers along the edges.