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Agave deserti ssp.deserti

Desert agave, Mezcal

Agave deserti ssp.deserti
Agave deserti ssp.deserti
Agave deserti ssp.deserti
Agave deserti ssp.deserti

Life form2, 3: succulent
Habitat: valleys, bajadas
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: basal
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: glaucous
leaf margin3: spiny
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: April to June
Armament2, 3: spine tipped leaves
Family1, 2, 3: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)
Conserved or Obsolete Family1: Agavaceae (agave family)
Status: common
Location where collected or observed:
      Yuma area and southeastern California

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