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Agave americana L. – American Agave, American Century Plant, Century Plant, Maguey americano - Arizona, Texas, Mexico; naturalized in parts of Africa, Eurasia, Australia, South America various islands
Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, [5] maguey, or American aloe, [6] is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico and the United States, specifically Texas.
The genus name Agave come from the Ancient Greek αγαυή agauê from ἀγαυός agauós meaning "illustrious, noble" [10] [11] having to do with very tall flower spikes found on its many species. [12] The genus Agave was erected by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, initially with four species. The first listed was Agave americana, now the type ...
There are 159 species of maguey all over Mexico, although the most important are Agave americana, A. atrovirens, A. mapisaga and A. salmiana. [4] The plant blooms once it reaches its peak ripening stage, between 7 and 15 years of age. [3] The enormous stem sprouts from its center, which can reach up to 10 m.
Agave america var. franzosini is an evergreen plant in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It is widely cultivated in many places, and has been known by several names, including Agave franzosini and Agave beaulueriana. [1] The original reports say that the species is native to Mexico, but a more detailed location was not provided.
Agavoideae is a subfamily of monocot flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, order Asparagales.It has previously been treated as a separate family, Agavaceae. [1] The group includes many well-known desert and dry-zone types, such as the agaves and yuccas (including the Joshua tree).
Genus Agave, especially Species Agave americana, the century plant; Species Agave salmiana; Genus Furcraea, a source of natural fiber; Maguey flowers, an edible flower;
Indian Potato - roots of two native species- Apios americana and Apios priceana; Jerusalem artichoke - specific species of sunflower with large, edible root. Lily Bulbs- several species in Lilium family; Oca - specific species of Oxalis, or Wood Sorrel with large edible root. Tobacco Root - (species of Velerian, not actual tobacco)
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