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Agave species


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Agave species
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  • Scientific Name: Agave species
  • Common Name(s): Agave, Aloe Vera
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: yes
  • Parts Used: fruit, leaf


  • Logos
    1 Aug, 2008

    Description: These plants have large clusters of thick, fleshy leaves borne close to the ground and surrounding a central stalk. The plants flower only once, then die. They produce a massive flower stalk.
    Current Rating: 0.5000
    Logos
    1 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: Agaves prefer dry, open areas. They are found throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of the western deserts of the United States and Mexico.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    1 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: Its flowers and flower buds are edible. Boil them before eating.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    1 Aug, 2008

    CAUTION -- The juice of some species causes dermatitis in some individuals.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    1 Aug, 2008

    Other Uses: Cut the huge flower stalk and collect the juice for drinking. Some species have very fibrous leaves. Pound the leaves and remove the fibers for weaving and making ropes. Most species have thick, sharp needles at the tips of the leaves. Use them for sewing or making hacks. The sap of some species contains a chemical that makes the sap suitable for use as a soap.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    ravenscar
    2 Oct, 2010

    note: even though it is more commonly found in desert/scrub, i found some wild in the everglades while hog hunting. in east texas it can be found in many gardens and on porches
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    omegaman
    28 Nov, 2008

    this plant is good for sunburn so treat your skin with gel from leaves while in a desert situation
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Jayden Tor
    6 Sep, 2009

    Ingesting too much of the juice can cause very painful intestinal cramping.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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    agave | aloe vera
    All Pictures

    Aloe Aloe Aloe Agave Aloe Vera Aloe Vera Outter rind peeled back Outter rind peeled back Inner pulp Inner pulp


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