Agave parviflora
species of plant
Agave parviflora is a species of succulent perennial flowering plant in the asparagus family, known by the common names Santa Cruz striped agave, smallflower century plant, and small-flower agave. It is native to Arizona in the United States and Sonora in Mexico.
Description
The specific epithet parviflora means "small-flowered".
Agave parviflora produces a small rosette, measuring up to 25 cm (10 in) tall by 20 cm (8 in) wide. The spine-tipped succulent leaves are up to 20 cm (8 in) long and a waxy, dark-green hue, with white markings. The leaf margins have hair-like, naturally "peeling" threads (part of the leaves), similar to species such as A. filifera. After several years, the plant produces an inflorescence around 1–2 m (3–7 ft) tall with cream or pale yellow flowers in summer. The flowers are pollinated by bees such as bumblebees, and are also popular amongst hummingbirds when fully opened. In full bloom, other pollinating birds (such as sunbirds) and butterflies also are attracted by this agave.
Agave parviflora can grow for between 10 and 15 years prior to ever flowering.
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