Agave

Agave is one among 300 species of flowering plants in the Asparagaceae family. Native to the Americas, these plants are well-adapted to arid environments and are known for their distinctive rosette of thick, fleshy leaves. The body is generally spiny and succulent. Most agaves bloom only once in their lifetime, producing a tall stalk of flowers before dying.

Agaves are popular landscape plants, adding a touch of the exotic to gardens and patios. Its fibers are used to make textiles, paper, and rope. They are also used in making medicines in certain cultures for different illnesses. They also hold culinary benefits and are used in making a lot of different dishes and sweeteners.