Latin name: Agave americana
  Pronunciation: ag-AH-vee am-er-ik-AY-na

  Common name: Century plant
  Family: Liliaceae (Lily)
  Habitat: Ornamental planting and established in waste
  areas, native to Mexico

  Blooming period: Fall (when 10-15 years old)
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Agave  2) americana
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