Plants with sword-shaped leaves are a type of foliage that have long, narrow leaves resembling a sword. Two examples of plants with sword-shaped leaves are gladioli and yuccas. Gladioli, also known as sword lilies, are flowering plants with tall stems and sword-shaped leaves. Yuccas are a type of succulent plant with sword-shaped leaves and spiky flowers. Both gladioli and yuccas are popular ornamental plants used in gardens and landscaping.