Agave
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Encyclopedia article on the agave genus, a largely Mexican group of rosette-forming succulents. It describes the plant's growth and flowering habit, the uses of Agave americana (century plant, maguey) for pulque, mescal and pita fibre, and sisal hemp from related species. It includes a botanical illustration of Agave americana with flower details.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1911
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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