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Blue Agave or Tequla Agave

Agave tequilana

Description:

Agave tequilana, commonly called blue agave (agave azul), tequila agave, mezcal or maguey is an agave plant that is an important economic product of Jalisco, Mexico, due to its role as the base ingredient of tequila, a popular distilled spirit. The high production of sugars, mostly in the form of fructose, in the core of the plant is its most important characteristic, making it suitable for the preparation of alcoholic beverages.

Habitat:

High plateaus in Jalisco State in Mexico

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2 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Me too Gerardo

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

I know this plant :)

LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 18, 2012

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