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Manfreda maculosa (Hooker) Rose. Common name: Texas Tube-rose, Spice-lily, Amole Plant, Huaco. Phenology: Apr-Jul. Habitat: Open areas in shrublands and mesquital. Distribution: S. TX south to ne. Mexico (COA, NLE, TAM).

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Other Comments: Chopped rhizomes of Manfreda maculosa have been used as a source of soap and shampoo in Texas. When not flowering, this species can be recognized by its round dark spots on the linear or linear-lanceolate leaves and small sparse cartilaginous teeth on the margins. It is also the most common and widespread species in s. TX.

Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, FNA26, Mex, NS, S13; = Agave maculata Regel — K4, POWO; = Agave maculosa Hook.; = Polianthes maculosa (Hook.) Shinners — Tx. Basionym: Agave maculosa Hook. 1859

Links to other floras: = Manfreda maculosa - FNA26

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