Dasylirion wheeleri

A common and conspicuous plant of lower elevation slopes and other rocky areas.

Plant habit at the Carrizozo Malpais, 10/3/04.

Close view of a leaf near Dripping Springs in the Organ Mts., 7/31/05.

A portion of an inflorescence near Dripping Springs, 7/31/05. The plants are dioecious, but unfortunately I couldn't get a close enough look at these to tell if they are pistillate or staminate flowers.