Growing Yuccas in Zone 5. The slightly dangerous looking Yucca is a large group of sun-loving plants. There are tall specimens, such as Joshua tree, and ground hugging little plants, like Adamâs Needle. Most are found in regions with little rain, plenty of sunshine and hot days.
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Beta-Carotene is a member of the carotenoid family: Highly pigmented (red, orange and yellow), fat-soluble compounds found in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables. As an intense pigment, Beta-Carotene finds widespread use as a colorant in food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.Our range of coloration-specific Beta-Carotene formulations offer ease-of-use, superior color stability and guaranteed minimum color intensity.s the most efficient âprovitamin A carotenoidâ Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A only when the body needs it. Thus Beta-Carotene is used extensively in dietary supplements and âACEâ antioxidant beverages where it offers a safe source of vitamin A.