By alfrin on Skatehive
# ENGLISH VERSION Near the same spot where I've posted photos of shadows and reflections in previous posts, on buildings between Altamira and Parque del Este, is this place where you can see how plants are used for decoration in Caracas. Here in the photo, you can see that the plant casting that long, geometric shadow is a Yucca gigantea (commonly known as Yucca elephantipes or Izote). They are very common in Caracas' urban landscaping due to their hardiness and architectural appeal. As you can see, the leaves are long, sword-shaped (lanceolate), and end in a point, although unlike other yuccas, these are not usually as sharp. In your photo, you can see a yellowish edge, which indicates that it is a Variegata variety. The trunk has a wide base that resembles an elephant's foot (hence its scientific name, Elephantipes). Over time, the trunk becomes woody and thick. Here you can see how the shadow, due to the radial arrangement of its stiff leaves, projects very defined and linear shadow