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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