| Agave demeesteriana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Subfamily: | Agavoideae |
| Genus: | Agave |
| Species: | A. demeesteriana |
| Binomial name | |
| Agave demeesteriana Jacobi | |
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Agave demeesteriana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is reported as native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Veracruz and reportedly naturalized in Florida.
Appearance
Rosette
- Agave demeesteriana forms a large, dense rosette of fleshy, smooth-edged leaves. These leaves can grow up to 2–3 feet long and 6 inches wide, boasting a beautiful blue-green color with a slight waxy sheen.
Spines
- Unlike many other agave species, A. demeesteriana has minimal spines, primarily occurring on the leaf margins as small, sharp teeth. This makes it a safer option for gardens accessible to children or pets.
Blooming
- While rare, Agave demeesteriana can produce a tall, dramatic flower stalk reaching up to 15–20 feet. This stalk bears numerous yellow flowers, offering a spectacular visual display before the plant dies back.
References
- Tropicos
- The Plant List
- Jacobi, Georg Albano von. Versuch zu einer systematischen Ordnung der Agaveen 218. 1865.
- Howard Scott Gentry, Agaves of Continental North America (University of Arizona Press, 1982)
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Agave de-meesteriana | |