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Agave bracteosa

Family: Asparagaceae


What it is like

A large herb.

Also put in the family Agavaceae.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The flower stalk is baked in a pit oven. The sap is boiled into syrup.

Edible parts

Sap, flower stalk


How it is grown


Its other names

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