Last updated: April 12, 2022
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Soap of the Desert - EKO Stop 5
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When the dune moves, the stem can no longer hold the plant up, the tall stem will fall. Soon new plants will grow from the fallen stem. The fiber from the spikey leaves can be used in making rope, matting, sandals, or baskets. The roots of the soaptree yucca can be boiled and used as soap. It also provides a food source for animals like the Apache pocket mouse.