Agave marmorata

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An agave. The leaves are in a ring without a stem. The leaves are 50 cm long and thorny. The flower spikes have yellow flowers. The spike can be 2.5 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The stem is used for producing mescal an alcoholic drink.

Edible parts

Flowers - drink, stems - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agave todaroi Baker;