Scientific Name:  Agave tequilana

?Large succulent

?Flowers are yellow and are pollinated by bats

?Produces thousands of seeds per plant

?This plant has experienced significant genetic diversity loss due to commercialism

?Important economic plant of Jalisco, Mexico

?Base ingredient of tequila, mescal and pulque

Photo:  To be added.

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