Hedgehog agave
Agave stricta

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A large succulent agave plant with leaves in a ring.

There are about 250 Agave species. The Agavaceae are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

The young flowers are lightly cooked then dipped in egg batter and fried.

Edible parts

Flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agave striata f. stricta (Salm-Dyck) Voss; Agave striata subsp. stricta (Salm-Dyck) B. Ullrich; Agave striata var. stricta (Salm-Dyck) Baker; Agave striata var. stricta (Salm-Dyck) Voss; Bonapartea stricta (Salm.-Dyck) Vukot.;