Chamula agave
Agave chiapensis

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

An agave. The leaves are in rings and are light green. The end spine of the leaf is 2-3.5 cm long. The flower spikes is 2 m long. The flowers are on the upper 1/4 of its length. The flowers are yellow or green but have red or purple colouring. The flowers are 6-7 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded on limestone cliffs.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, sap, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agave teopiscana Matuda;