Manfreda scabra
Manfreda scabra | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Genus: | Manfreda |
Species: | M. scabra |
Binomial name | |
Manfreda scabra (Ortega) McVaugh | |
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Manfreda scabra, also known as Rough Leaved Agave, is a member of the Agavaceae family. [2][3]
Distribution
It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert and surrounding regions, in northeastern Mexico and Texas. [2] It grows from 500–1,500 metres (1,600–4,900 ft) in elevation. [2]
Description
Manfreda scabra is one of the larger Manfreda species, with rosettes growing 0.7–1 metre (2.3–3.3 ft) in height and 1.5–2 metres (4.9–6.6 ft) in width. [2] Though not a true Agave species, it is similar in form to many. The rosettes are suckering.
The glaucous bluish-green leaves are mostly reflexed and rough (like sand-paper). The inflorescence is up to 4.5 metres (15 ft) in height, with yellow flowers during the summer. [2]
References
- ↑ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 llifle.com: Manfreda scabra
- ↑ The Complete Encyclopedia of Succulents by Zdenek Jezek and Libor Kunte.
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