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Yuccas of the World

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Yuccas of the World

An illustrated guide to all the yucca plants in the world.

Erik Gauger

Jan 29

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I just finished my project to sketch each yucca species with liner pens, Copic markers and watercolor. The yucca genus is a group of striking, hardy plants native mostly to the arid regions of North and Central America. To me, they are symbolic of the deserts of Mexico and the Desert Southwest.

There are 48 species, ranging from small, ground-huggers to towering giants. They can be found in deserts, grasslands, and even coastal areas. Most are pollinated by different species of yucca moths, and many played significant roles in the indigenous history of the Americas as food, medicine, instruments and even construction material.

To see each sketch in more detail, with notes and data on each species, visit my Yuccas of the World page.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Curious which destinations are trending in 2025? 🌎

How many of you have been working on your resolutions?

(Is this still a thing? Are we still doing those?)

I'm a low-pressure "life goals" kinda girl as of late, but I am trying to be more active and get stronger—so I'm really proud of myself for getting a few workouts in the past few weeks. It's a necessity at this point now that Oliver is nearly 40 pounds and still loves to be carried.

Still, travel is always top of my mind, and I'm busy planning some exciting trips.

Nothing will motivate you to LIVE your life quite like having your child diagnosed with a brain tumor. If you missed it, you can learn more about it here. He is recovering, doing SO well, and is excited about our new adventures.

Ollie and I have some fun travel plans starting next week and then a BIG trip at the end of February.

Curious about which destinations are trending in 2025?

Japan is SO hot right now—(PS Did you see the news that they're giving away FREE domestic flights?). Meanwhile, Cape Town was just named "city of the Year." And Spain is always a great idea.

I'm sharing lots of travel information and resources from my blog each week on my Instagram Stories, so be sure to follow along there, too!

Until next time,