Agave schottii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAgave schottii, also known by the common name Amole, Schott's century plant, also called shin dagger or Sonoran shin dagger, is a shrub species within the genus Agave. It is a member of the subgenus Littaea. There are two widely recognized varieties of this species: Agave schotti var. schottii and Agave schottii var. treleasei.
Description
A large temperate succulent agave with leaves arranged in a ring, belonging to the asparagaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The stem pith is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Nugent, J., 1999, Agaves and cacti., Permaculture plants. Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute. PO Box 10, Nanup, WA, 6275
