Agave decipiens
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A large plant. It has rings of leaves. The trunk is 2.5 m long. The leaves are 120 cm long. They are prickly.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The flower shaft is used for pulque - an alcoholic drink.
Edible parts
Sap - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agave laxiflora Baker;