SPECIMEN / ASPARAGACEAE
Agave americana var. oaxacensis
Oaxaca Blue Agave
Origin to be documented
SPECIES REFERENCE / Agave americana
Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, maguey, or American aloe, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Mexico and the United States, specifically Texas. This plant is widely cultivated worldwide for its ornamental value and has become naturalized in various regions, including Southern California, the West Indies, South America, the Mediterranean Basin, Africa, the Canary Islands, India, China, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. Despite being called "American aloe" in common parlance, Agave americana is not closely related to Aloe species.
This description covers the referenced species, not the specific cultivar, provenance, or seed selection.
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- Asparagaceae
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