agaveagave
genusgenusDesert-dwelling plants characterized by their thick, fleshy leaves arranged in striking rosette patterns, often with spiny margins and tips. These slow-growing succulents store water in their leaves and can thrive in harsh, arid conditions.
Etymology
The name 'Agave' comes from the Greek word 'agauos,' meaning 'noble' or 'admirable,' reflecting the plant's impressive and stately appearance.
Interesting fact!
Many plants in this genus flower only once in their lifetime, producing a towering flower spike that can reach spectacular heights before the parent plant dies, having used all its energy reserves.
All species of Agave
agaveGeminiflora
Twin-flowered agave, Thread agave, Spider agave.
agaveAmericana
Century plant, American aloe, Spiked aloe.
agaveAttenuata
Fox tail agave, Dragon tree agave, Swan neck agave.
agaveFerdinandi-regis
King Ferdinand's agave, Star agave, Royal star agave.
agaveBracteosa
Spider agave, Squid agave, Candelabrum agave.
agaveStricta
Hedgehog agave, Needle agave, Straight-leaved agave.
agavePotatorum
Butterfly agave, Tobala agave, Blue potatorum.
agaveFilifera
Thread agave, Thread-leaf agave, White-thread agave.
agaveParviflora
Small flower agave, Miniature agave, Little princess agave.
agaveVictoriae-reginae
Queen Victoria agave, Royal agave, Queen agave.
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