agave lechuguilla

 

rugged little agave forms dense, compact rosettes of stiff, sword-like leaves, each tipped with a formidable spine — strong fibers used for rope + sandals by indigenous peoples

 

all plantscactus

\\ agave lechuguilla (AGLE)

\\ agave lechuguilla (AGLE)

\\ agave lechuguilla (AGLE)

plant details

agave lechuguilla

identification

latin name: Agave lechuguilla

usda code: AGLE

alternative name(s): Tula ixtle

classification

ecotopes class: cactus

ecological condition(s): sunny edgedesert bajada

size range: small – less than 2 ft

habit: succulent

leaf retention: evergreen

light requirement: full sun

color signature: puple or yellow bloom stalk

native range