Logos
1 Aug, 2008
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Description: These plants have large clusters of thick, fleshy leaves borne close to the ground and surrounding a central stalk. The plants flower only once, then die. They produce a massive flower stalk. |
Current Rating: 0.5000
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Logos
1 Aug, 2008
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Habitat and Distribution: Agaves prefer dry, open areas. They are found throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of the western deserts of the United States and Mexico. |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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Logos
1 Aug, 2008
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Edible Parts: Its flowers and flower buds are edible. Boil them before eating. |
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Logos
1 Aug, 2008
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CAUTION --
The juice of some species causes dermatitis in some individuals. |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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Logos
1 Aug, 2008
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Other Uses: Cut the huge flower stalk and collect the juice for drinking. Some species have very fibrous leaves. Pound the leaves and remove the fibers for weaving and making ropes. Most species have thick, sharp needles at the tips of the leaves. Use them for sewing or making hacks. The sap of some species contains a chemical that makes the sap suitable for use as a soap. |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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omegaman
28 Nov, 2008
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this plant is good for sunburn so treat your skin with gel from leaves while in a desert situation |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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Jayden Tor
6 Sep, 2009
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Ingesting too much of the juice can cause very painful intestinal cramping. |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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ravenscar
2 Oct, 2010
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note: even though it is more commonly found in desert/scrub, i found some wild in the everglades while hog hunting. in east texas it can be found in many gardens and on porches |
Current Rating: 0.0000
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Locations Found
Mexico
Florida, US
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