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Agave americana Linnaeus
Prehistoric species, Out on a trek ...used as an ornamental succulent plant in a traffic island north of Marathon, Texas. This species is probably the Agave most commonly grown as an ornamental plant, and has spread throughout the temperate and tropical areas of the world. Because of extensive propagation, its exact origin is uncertain although it probably came from Mexico. Agave americana was an early introduction to Europe from the New World and was described by Linnaeus as the type species for the genus. The huge leaves, up to 6 ft long, are an important source of fibre.
The starchy core of this succulent plant was baked in rock-lined pits by desert-dwelling Indians to form a nutritious energy-rich staple food. Baked agave can still be purchased in Mexican markets.
Agave americana is undoubtably the most tolerant of all the Agaves which explains its wide feral distribution. Specimens even survive in pots or in the ground in the wet winters around London and along the south coast of England. At the other extreme it may be seen planted out in the scorching sun of Southern Arizona and Texas.
And here in New Zealand it appears...
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Comment by ënagualí~ᏉLAᗪἇ ኔጡ። on May 25, 2024 at 8:39pm
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Yes a wow of a plant,a eye opener
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Comment by Julie on May 25, 2024 at 2:53am
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A great attractor plant for the bees I'm sure, so much nectar...a wow of a plant
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Yes it is the plant where agave syrup comes from... isnt it an amazing thing,it was huge..and the bees OMG it looked like it had a whole hive in there..
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Is this the plant where Agave syrup comes from Vlada, wonderful looking like its off another planet
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