Agave applanata
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave. The leaves are rigid and tough. The leaves are 50-130 cm long. The teeth are 2-5 cm apart.
It is a host for edible 'worms' - Comadia redtenbacheri.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stalks ?, flowers ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agave applanata var. spectabilis A. Terracc.; Agave cinerascens Jacobi; Agave spectabilis Tod. [Illegitimate];