Agave mitis explained

Agave mitis is a plant species native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosí,[1] referred to as Agave celsii in many publications.[2]

Agave mitis forms rosettes of blue-green to yellow-green, fleshy leaves up to 60 cm (2 feet) long. The leaves have soft brown spines not nearly as imposing as those of other agaves.[3] [4] The flowering stalk is up to 2.5 m (8 feet) tall, with the flowers closely appressed against the stem forming a narrow column much more compact than most other species of the genus. Flowers are green, each up to 60 mm (2.4 inches) long.[5]

Because the species is widespread and grows in several protected areas, it is not considered by the IUCN to be threatened.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rarepalmseeds.com/es/pix/AgaMit.shtml Rare Palm Seeds
  2. Eggli, U. (ed.) (2001). Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Monocotyledons: 1-354. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.
  3. Gentry, H. S. 1982. Agaves of Continental North America. Tucson.
  4. http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=3086 San Marcos Growers
  5. http://fhnavajoirt.org/Agave%20mitis.htm Yuccagarten Mannheim Botanischer Garten, Agavaceae Nolinaceae Cactaceae, Mannheim, Germany