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Agave cupreata

Family: Asparagaceae


What it is like

An agave. A plant with rings of leaves. The leaves are 75 cm long. They are light green with have irregular teeth.

There are about 250 Agave species. The Agavaceae are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

It is used for the production of mescal, an alcoholic drink.

Edible parts

Sap - drink


How it is grown


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