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Dracaena hyacinthoides (L.)Mabb.
Bowstring Hemp
Mother-in-law's Tongue
Iguanatail
Synonym(s): Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce
Not native to Florida
Invasive exotics that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to the extent shown by Category I species.
Planting this species should be avoided and removal of existing plants may be desirable.
Dracaena hyacinthoides is a member of the Ruscaceae - Butcher's Broom family.
Other species of the Dracaena genus in the Wild Florida Photo database:
Dracaena fragrans - FRAGRANT DRACAENA
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (Institute for Systemic Botany) profile for this species
iNaturalist profile for this species
USDA Plant Profile for this species
Date record last modified: Feb 16, 2023
