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Is Yucca Filamentosa Root vegetarian?

Yucca Filamentosa Root

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Yucca Filamentosa Root is the root of Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa), a plant native to North America in the Agavaceae/Asparagaceae family, used in cosmetics for its saponin content.

Also known as Adam's Needle Root, Bear Grass Root
INCI name Yucca Filamentosa Root
CAS number 90147-58-3
EC number 290-450-6
CosIng ID 60214
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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