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Agave salmiana Otto ex Salm-Dyck

Giant Century Plant · Asparagaceae

Common names: Pulque agave.

Agave salmiana is a species of the family Agavaceae, native to central and southern Mexico.

AsparagaceaeSucculent
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About Giant Century Plant

Agave salmiana is a species of the family Agavaceae, native to central and southern Mexico. It is also reportedly naturalized in South Africa and in the Canary Islands.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeMexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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