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century plant: see amaryllis amaryllis (ăm'ərĭl`ĭs) ..... Click the link for more information. . century plantor American aloe or magueySpecies of agave (Agave americana), of Mexico and the southwestern U.S. It takes many years (from five to 100) to mature, flowers only once, and then dies. It is widely cultivated for its large spiny leaves and enormous flower cluster, and may reach 20 ft (6 m) in height. Century plants provide the distinctive ingredient for the alcoholic drinks pulque and mescal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The nectar of the century plant, Agave palmeri, smells like an overripe melon, he says. 2 -- color) A century plant - agave parryl - looks like an alien being among other foliage at the Los Angeles Zoo. 6--Color) The agave, native to Mexico and Central America, is known as the century plant. |
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