Mountain agave
Agave montana
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave. A succulent plant with a ring of leaves and no stem. It grows 75-125 cm tall and 125-165 cm wide. There are about 100 leaves. These can be 30-50 cm long and 15-18 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make mezcal an alcoholic drink.
Edible parts
Flowers, flower stem, leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown by seed. It can also be grown by suckers.
Its other names
Local names
Maguey chino