Agave montium-sancticaroli
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave. A stemless succulent plant. It has a ring of leaves. It grows 150-200 cm tall and 200-225 cm wide. There are 50-80 leaves. These are 100-120 cm long by 9-12 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The leaves and growing tip are used to make an alcoholic drink called Mezcal.
Edible parts
Growing tip, leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown by seeds or suckers.
Its other names
Local names
Jarcia