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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Agavoideae
Genus: Agave
Species:
A. arizonica
Binomial name
Agave arizonica

Agave arizonica is a species of Agave in the family Asparagaceae.[1] This species was discovered in 1960's east of Payson [2], Arizona below the Tonto Rim. It is a small species about 30 cm. high and 40 cm. broad. Although similar to Agave utahensis, it has distinct differences in suckering more sparingly, in not forming a large dense clump, having leaves with a distinct darker margin and also more cylindrical flowers. (Gentry) Planting of this species can be seen at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Catalogue of Life: 2009 Annual Checklist
  2. ^ Agaves of Continental North America, Howard Scott Gentry, Tucson, University of Arizona Press, 1982 ISBN 0-8165-0775-9