Century plant (Agave americana)

Credit: SINCLAIR STAMMERS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Caption: Century plant (Agave americana). This succulent plant is native to the hot, arid parts of the southwestern USA and Mexico, but it has been introduced worldwide as an ornamental. It takes its name from its flowering habits, often taking many years to send up its one flower spike, after which it dies. Photographed in Portugal, where it was introduced in the 16th century.

Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.

Keywords: agave americana, arid adapted, biological, biology, botanical, botany, century plant, europe, european, nature, plant, plants, portugal, succulent, variegated

Licence fees: A licence fee will be charged for any media (low or high resolution) used in your project.