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pulque agave

Agave atrovirens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Asparagaceae ›Genus: Agave

About

Agave atrovirens, called maguey verde grande is a type of century plant native to Oaxaca, Pueblo and Veracruz states in Mexico. It is the largest of all the Agaves, occasionally reaching a weight of two long tons (2 metric tonnes). Each succulent leaf can be up to 14 feet 9 inches (4.50 meters) in length and weigh one hundred pounds (45 kg) apiece. In the variety A. a. cochlearis these leaves can also be up to 16 inches (41 cm) wide....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pulque agave?
The scientific name of pulque agave is Agave atrovirens.
What is the conservation status of pulque agave?
The pulque agave has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the family Asparagaceae.
What genus does pulque agave belong to?
pulque agave belongs to the genus Agave.