Agave plants that have paniculate inflorescences include the Century Plant (A. americana), which attracts attention when it ...

Agave angustifolia, aka “Angus” is a true die hard. He is known as the Caribbean agave because it is found in the islands as well as an enormous range through much of Mexico.

Agave nectar, made from the blue agave plant, is about 30% sweeter than sugar. It has more nutrients, including vitamin B6, but is a processed food and should be used in moderation.

Variegated Caribbean Agave. This plant makes a dramatic statement in the landscape and has been used traditionally to make mezcal (tequila), rope, food, soap, and other products. (Contributed ...

It's not quite "Little Shop of Horrors," but the monstrous size of an Agave americana plant behind a yellow house at 290 South Hull St. definitely borders on intimidating. Planted in 2004 by Paul ...

Agaves, which are native to Mexico, Southern United States, or South America, grow well in the Monterey Bay area’s climate.

Egger’s agave and Puerto Rico manjack were first identified as being in need of federal protection in 1975. All three plants were put on the candidate waiting list for federal protection in 1980. In ...

Variegated Caribbean Agave. This plant makes a dramatic statement in the landscape and has been used traditionally to make mezcal (tequila), rope, food, soap, and other products. (Contributed ...

More than 200 unique species of agave grow in Mexico, but the exact number used to make mezcal is difficult to define. “Many people say ‘around 20’ very confidently, but ultimately, it falls ...

The Variegated Caribbean Agave (A. angustifolia var. marginata) is a typical media-sized Agave with stiff, sword-shaped leaves. It grows to 20 inches tall and 30 inches wide. (Tom Karwin) ...

Variegated Caribbean agave (agave angustifolia var. marginata). This plant exemplifies the narrow-leaved agave: its ...

We are now entering the spring-to-autumn season when Agaves propagate. This is a timely opportunity to get familiar with this interesting plant genus. Traditionally, the genus Agave includes about ...