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Havard's century plant
Scientific Name: Agave havardiana
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Havard's Century Plant (Agave havardiana)
The Havard's Century Plant, scientifically known as Agave havardiana, is a striking succulent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a succulent that can grow to a substantial size and has stout, short, and broad leaves, which may present a physical hazard to animals due to the potential for sharp edges or points.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has stout, short, and broad leaves, which may present a physical hazard to children due to the potential for sharp edges or points.
Common Names
- Havard's Century Plant
- Havard's Agave
- Big Bend Century Plant
- Chisos Agave
- Davis Mountains Agave
- Maguey de Havard
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agave havardiana
- Family: Agavaceae (now often included in the Asparagaceae family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions possible confusion with other Agave species.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Davis Mountains of West Texas, specifically Jeff Davis, Pecos, and Brewster Counties in the Big Bend area.
- Also found in Chihuahua.
- Grows on rocky grassland slopes.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- A medium- to large-sized agave, reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
- Forms a tight rosette.
- It is a perennial subshrub, described also as a shrub or forb/herb.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Century Plant" comes from the mistaken belief that they grow for 100 years before flowering.
Further Information
- PLANTS Web site
- Dave's Garden
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Flickr (original image source)
- Garden Guides