Agave shawii subsp. shawii
Shaw Agave, Shaw's Agave
Also known as: Agave orcuttiana Trel. +2 more
- Agave orcuttiana Trel.
- Agave pachyacantha Trel.
- Agave pachyacntha Trel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent perennial.
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Agave shawii subsp. shawii (commonly known as Shaw agave or Shaw's Agave) is a succulent perennial within the Asparagaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Agave shawii, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Base Species & Variations