New Mexico's state flower is the Yucca, a five-letter word. The Yucca is a genus of perennial shrubs and trees in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It is native to the hot and dry parts of the Americas and the Caribbean. The Yucca is an important food source for many animals, including deer, rabbits, and birds. It is also used for medicinal purposes by some Native American tribes.