Agave vivipara var. rubescens
(Salm-Dyck) P. I. Forst.
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Ray Martínez Jiménez
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Ray Martínez Jiménez
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Ray Martínez Jiménez
Description
A large succulent plant with leaves arranged in a ring, occurring in temperate and tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and flowers are edible portions.
Distribution
It is a temperate and tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are about 250 Agave species. The Agavaceae are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Synonyms
Agave angustifolia var. rubescens (Salm-Dyck) GentryAgave densispina J. F. Cels.Agave flaccida Salm.-Dyck [Illegitimate]Agave punctata Salm-DyckAgave rubescens Salm-Dyck
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 405 (As Agave rubescens)
- Nugent, J., 1999, Agaves and cacti., Permaculture plants. Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute. PO Box 10, Nanup, WA, 6275 (As Agave rubescens)
