Agave karwinskii

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An agave. The plant has rings of leaves. The leaves have an openly grooved spine. There are stout up-curved prickles.

Where it is found

It grows in southern Mexico between 1,500-1,800 m altitude. It needs a temperature above 10°C and full sun.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Heart, growing tip

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agave bakeri H. Ross; Agave corderoyi Verschaff. ex baker; Agave laxa Salm.-Dyck;