Latin name: Agave americana L.
Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee am-er-ik-AY-na
Common name: Century plant
Family: Agavaceae (Agave)
Habitat: Ornamental planting and established in waste areas, native to Mexico
Blooming period: Fall (when 10-15 years old)
Name derivations: 1) Agave 2) americana
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