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Agave- Agave americana

Agave comes from the Greek for admirable .It gained the name “century plant” from the mistaken belief that it flowers only after a hundred years, but most bloom after ten years.

Agave rosettes are spiky grey-green leaves are 1-2m high with a spread of 2-3m. Agaves should not be confused with aloes.

Agave originally from the tropical zones of the Americas, especially Mexico, this plant is now naturalized in southern Europe,India, and Central and South Africa.

Agave needs well-drained soil, full sun and a minimum temperature of 5 degrees centigrate. It propgates by offsets.

The sap has anti-inflammatory properties, and is applied externally for burns, bites and stings, by breaking open a leaf.

The Agave root has cleansing properties and is used for washing clothes and in commercial soap production.

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