What is new mexico state flower?

The state flower of New Mexico is the Yucca flower, also known as Yucca glauca. It was adopted as the official state flower on March 14, 1927. The Yucca flower is a tall, slender plant with long, pointed leaves that bloom from tall spikes. The flower is white and bell-shaped with a slightly sweet scent. The Yucca plant is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is a symbol of the rugged beauty and resilience of the desert landscape. In addition to being the state flower, the Yucca plant has also been used for medicinal purposes by Native American tribes and is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.