Nolina is a genus around 24 types of evergreen shrubs and trees and shrubs located in semi-wasteland and washes from S. The US to Guatemala. Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina tuberculate) develops little by little, though with time, the trunk will get to 6 feet or even more along with the base will likely be swollen similar to a large lamp. The inflamed lamp-like base merchants drinking water, and the occasional dry skin at the beginnings will do no hurt.