It is almost acaulescent with a compact appearance. In acaulescent taxa the foliage and flowers appear to rise from the ground. "Yucca harrimaniae" is a small, acaulescent (stemless) species forming clumps of rosettes. This is a small, acaulescent plant with distinctive twisted leaves. False aloe is acaulescent, meaning the stem is extremely short. ""Acaulescent perennial herbs with a subhorizontal rhizome and fleshy roots. Usually an acaulescent rosette of spreading, glossy, dull glaucous green leaves. "Yucca constricta" is usually acaulescent (trunkless), sometimes growing in clumps, spreading by trailing stems.