Agave asperrima
Rough Agave, Rough Century Plant
Also known as: Agave asperrima var. asperrima
- Agave asperrima var. asperrima
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave asperrima (commonly known as Rough Agave or Rough Century Plant) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms