agave atrovirens

noun

Pronunciation: əˈɡɑːveɪ ˌætroʊˈvaɪrɛnz

Definition

A large, rosette-forming succulent native to the Mexican highlands, characterized by broad, fleshy, dark green leaves with sharp marginal spines.

Examples

• The agave atrovirens thrives in the high-altitude volcanic soils of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

• Local farmers harvest the heart of the agave atrovirens to extract the sap used in traditional fermentation.

• Botanical gardens often display the agave atrovirens as a prime example of high-elevation desert flora.

Synonyms of agave atrovirens

Words with a similar meaning to agave atrovirens:

• maguey
• century plant

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