Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Mescal agave, Parry's agave

Family: Asparagaceae subfam. Agavoideae

Synonym: Agave applanata var. parryi

Distribution: Mexico, Southwestern U.S.

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: One of the distinguishing features is that the point on the tip, which is typically dark tan, brown, or black, is darker than the leaf. Indentations of previous leaves show on the back of each leaf.