* Yancey County: Yancey County is a county located in the western part of North Carolina. It was formed in 1833 and is named for Bartlett Yancey, a U.S. Senator from North Carolina.
* Yaupon Holly: Yaupon Holly is a species of holly that is native to North Carolina. It is a small evergreen shrub or tree that typically grows to a height of 10-20 feet.
* Yellow-Poplar: Yellow-Poplar is a species of tulip tree that is native to North Carolina. It is a large deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 80-100 feet.
* Yosemite National Park: Yosemite National Park is a national park located in California, not North Carolina. However, there is a small town in North Carolina named Yosemite.