*Agave americana Linnaeus ssp. americana . Century-plant, Maguey. Phen: Jun-Jul. Hab: Disturbed areas, dunes, spread weakly from cultivation. Dist: Native of Mexico.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Taxonomy Comments: There are various horticultural forms of this species, sometimes accorded taxonomic rank. One has longitudinally striped leaves that have recurved tips. Others are solid blue-green with straight leaves.
Synonymy: < Agave americana L. – Meso6, Mex, S, S13, SFla, WH3; > Agave americana L. ssp. americana var. americana – FNA26, K3, K4, Franck (2012); > Agave americana L. ssp. americana var. expansa – FNA26, K3, K4, Franck (2012); > Agave americana L. var. americana – Tx; > Agave americana L. var. marginata Trel. – Tx; > Agave americana L. var. medio-picta Trel. – Tx; > Agave americana L. var. striata Trel. – Tx
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Great Plains: UPL (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily: 9
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