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Agave
Agave species
Description: These plants
have large clusters of thick, fleshy leaves borne close to
the ground and surrounding a
central stalk. The plants flower only once, then die.
They produce a massive flower
stalk.
Habitat and
Distribution: Agaves
prefer dry, open areas. They are found throughout
Central America, the Caribbean,
and parts of the western deserts of the United States
and Mexico.
Edible Parts: Its
flowers and flower buds are edible. Boil them before eating.
Other Uses: Cut the huge
flower stalk and collect the juice for drinking. Some species have very fibrous
leaves. Pound the leaves and remove the fibers for weaving and making ropes.
Most species have thick, sharp needles at the tips of the leaves. Use them for
sewing or making hacks. The sap of some species contains a chemical that makes
the sap suitable for use as a soap.
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