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Agave

Hechtia sp.

Description:

This agave is very similar to Agave lechuguilla but it's smaller. The plant flowers once in its life, then it dies like this one.

Habitat:

Arid and rocky area in a mountain range.

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2 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 8 years ago

I think you are right Jellis. Thank you for the ID.

Jellis
Jellis 8 years ago

Wondering if this maybe a Hechitia species

LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Apr 3, 2016
Submitted on Apr 9, 2016

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