Agave cerulata subsp. dentiens
(Terl.) Gentry
Century plant
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Description
An agave found in the arid Sonoran desert, belonging to the Asparagaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are charred and the liquid is eaten.
Traditional Uses
Liquid from the charred leaves is eaten
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Distribution
Sonoran desert. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are about 250 Agave species. The Agavaceae are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
References (3)
- FELGER & MOSER,
- MINNIS
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
