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Agave scabra

Family: Asparagaceae


What it is like

An agave. It has a thick, fleshy rootstock and a ring of leaves. It grows 1-2 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stalks ?, flowers ?


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Maguey, Maguey cenixo

Synonyms

Manfreda scabra (Ortega) Mc Vaugh;