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Agave americana has yellowish green flowers that are between two and three inches long. The leaves can be as long as six feet and are concave shaped. The leaves have dark brown prickles.

Agave Americana Flower

Agave americana has yellowish green flowers that are between two and three inches long. The leaves can…

Pictured is <i>Agave americana</i> as commonly grown in greenhouses. It is the yellow margined form.

Agave Americana

Pictured is Agave americana as commonly grown in greenhouses. It is the yellow margined form.

The leaves of <i>Agave americana</i> are smooth, gray, and lance shaped. The plant has moderately large gray prickles.

Agave Americana in Flower

The leaves of Agave americana are smooth, gray, and lance shaped. The plant has moderately large gray…

Agave americana is also known as the Century Plant or Maguey and is used as an ornamental plant.

Maguey

Agave americana is also known as the Century Plant or Maguey and is used as an ornamental plant.

A strong, silky cactus capable of being drawn into threads.

Pita Plant

A strong, silky cactus capable of being drawn into threads.