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Desert Agave

Scientific Name:  Agave deserti

?Native succulent

?Stalks have bright yellow flowers

?Hummingbirds are attracted to flowers

?Slow growing taking at least 20 years to flower

?As plants die new plants are formed on the outer margin forming ring-shaped colonies

?Edible and harvested by native peoples

 

Photo:  To be added.

 

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