Division: Magnoliophyta

Family: Agavaceae

Specific Epithet: Agave americana

Common Name: Century Plant

Ethnobotanical/Economic Uses: Leaves from some species used for fiber that is made into cord and rope. The flowers are sometimes used as food. Tequila and mescal are from fermented sugary sap of certain species of Agave.

Cultural Requirements: Arid-tropical plant that flowers when it is ten or more years old.

Origin: Mexico

Number of Specimens: 3

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Division: Magnoliophyta
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