Agave vilmoriana
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Agave vilmoriniana A. Berger Octopus agave
Like most agaves, this is an evergreen that dies after blooming. It reaches 3-4' (91-121 cm) in height, and a width of up to 6' (1.8 m), with long blue-green leaves that curve outward and downward, forming a basal rosette. The leaves have a velvety texture. The plant’s resemblance to an octopus waving its tentacles gives it its common name. They originated in Mexico, at elevations between 2000-5000' (609-1524 m). Plants may bloom in as few as 7-10 years, much sooner than most agaves. Identification: The rosette of leaves is up to 3' (91 cm) high and 5' (1.5 m) around. Each leaf is crescent-shaped in cross section. The flowers form from a large central panicle 10-16' (3-4.9 m) in height. Flowers are yellow-white to yellow. Online References:
Agave vilmoriniana on cals.arizona.edu Agave vilmoriniana on Desert-tropicals.com Agave vilmoriniana at George and Audrey DeLange's Arizona wildflower site Agave vilmoriniana at Chris A. Martin's site at Arizona State University References:
Irish, Mary & Irish, Gary, Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants: A Gardener’s Guide, Timber Press, 2000, p. 178 Agave vilmoriniana description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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