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Agave

Furcraea maritimus

Description:

Furcraea is a genus of succulent plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae,[1] native to tropical regions of Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. Plants of this genus are the origin of fique or cabuyo, a natural fiber.

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2 Comments

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago

I've added the new plants sprouting off the stalk as the first picture.

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

I would say that is an Agave.

Ava T-B
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Ava T-B

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 27, 2011
Submitted on Nov 3, 2011

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