Zionsville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Indiana state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 5/14/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the Zionsville town center injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Yucca root is a warm climate vegetable. Yucca root, also known as cassava, is a tubular-shaped root vegetable that bares a resemblance to sweet potatoes.
Common Name(s): Yucca , Spanish bayonet , Our Lord's candle , Joshua tree , Adam's needle , Mohave yucca. Yucca has been used historically as a fiber, a soap, and a traditional remedy. In vitro experiments suggest that yucca constituents may exert anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant, antiplatelet, and antiproliferative activity. Clinical trials are lacking.