Agave demeesteriana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Species:
A. demeesteriana
Binomial name
Agave demeesteriana
Jacobi
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Agave ananassoides DeJonghe & Jacobi
  • Agave miradorensis Jacobi
  • Agave miradorensis var. regeliana (Jacobi) A.Terracc.
  • Agave regeliana Jacobi

Agave demeesteriana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is reported as native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Veracruz and reportedly naturalized in Florida.[3][4]

Appearance

Rosette

  • Agave demeesteriana forms a large, dense rosette of fleshy, smooth-edged leaves. These leaves can grow up to 2–3 feet long and 6 inches wide, boasting a beautiful blue-green color with a slight waxy sheen.

Spines

  • Unlike many other agave species, A. demeesteriana has minimal spines, primarily occurring on the leaf margins as small, sharp teeth. This makes it a safer option for gardens accessible to children or pets.

Blooming

  • While rare, Agave demeesteriana can produce a tall, dramatic flower stalk reaching up to 15–20 feet. This stalk bears numerous yellow flowers, offering a spectacular visual display before the plant dies back.

References

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  1. ↑ Tropicos
  2. ↑ The Plant List
  3. ↑ Jacobi, Georg Albano von. Versuch zu einer systematischen Ordnung der Agaveen 218. 1865.
  4. ↑ Howard Scott Gentry, Agaves of Continental North America (University of Arizona Press, 1982)
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