Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, Tonto Basin of Central Arizona. USA

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Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, maguey, or American aloe (although it is in a different family from the Aloe), is an agave originally from Mexico but cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant. It has since naturalised in many regions and grows wild in Europe, South Africa, India, and Arizona.

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Location: Aztec Peak, Central Arizona.
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