Spreading century plant
Agave americana var. expansa
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
An agave with a short stem and leaves in rings. The leaves are erect and 120-150 cm long by 18-24 cm wide.
There are about 250 Agave species. The Agavaceae are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in grassland between 500-1,300 m above sea level. It grows in the Sonoran desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
It is used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Growing tip, drink
How it is grown
It is grown by sections of the old plant.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Agave abrupta Trel.; Agave expansa Jacobi;