Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Agave salmiana var. ferox
Common name:
Agave
Family:
Asparagaceae subfam. Agavoideae
Synonym:
Agave ferox
Distribution:
Mexico
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Life form:
Succulent plant
Usage:
Horticultural, Landscaping
Comments:
When the plant matures it produces a very tall (up to 9 metres) candelabra-like spike, with bright yellow blooms that attract birds and bees. Like many in its family the plant dies after blooming and offsets take over.
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Locations
1:
Upper garden, rockeries
(Ur)
• Accession: 2016-241/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
Area
Individual