Agave americana (∗)
Asparagaceae
American Aloe,
Century Plant
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Distribution by Herbarium region
Adelaide
Arkaroola
Ceduna
Coober Pedy
Hawker
Innamincka
Marla
Marree
Mount Gambier
Oodnadatta
Renmark
Wudinna
Keith
Yunta
Botanical art
Prior names
Agave americana var. americana
Agave picta
Agave americana var. picta
Common names
American Aloe
Century Plant
Etymology
Agave from the Greek 'agavos' meaning admirable; referring to the appearance of the flower.
Distribution and status
Herbarium regions: Gairdner-Torrens, Flinders Ranges, Eastern, Eyre Peninsula, Northern Lofty, Murray, Yorke Peninsula, Southern Lofty, South Eastern, Green Adelaide
AVH map: SA distribution map (external link)