american agave

Meaning

A large succulent plant native to Mexico and the southern United States, known for its rosette of sharp, fleshy leaves and a massive flower stalk that blooms only once before the plant dies.

Examples

• The American agave in the front yard has grown so large that it is beginning to touch the roof.
• Many people mistake the American agave for a type of cactus, but it is actually a succulent in the Asparagaceae family.