Maguey
Agave aurea
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave. It has a short stem and a ring of leaves making it 100-120 cm tall and 150-200 cm wide. The leaves are 100 cm long and 7-12 cm wide. A flowering stem 2.5-5 m tall develops.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Baja California it grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem - sap
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed.