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coastal agave
Scientific Name: Agave shawii
Family: Agavaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Agave shawii: Coastal Agave
Agave shawii, commonly known as coastal agave or Shaw's agave, is a striking plant native to the coastal regions of California and Baja California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agave shawii Engelm.
- Family: Agavaceae (Century-Plant Family) (Agave)
- Common Names: Coastal agave, Shaw's agave, Boundary century plant, Shaw's century plant, Maguey primavera (Spanish)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
- Synonym: The text does not specify synonyms explicitly but mentions Agave orcuttiana in relation to Agave shawii subsp. shawii.
Distribution and Habitat
- Agave shawii is native to the Pacific coast of Baja California, extending slightly north into the coastal chaparral of southernmost California and San Diego County.
- It thrives in California coastal sage and chaparral habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Agave shawii is a medium-sized agave.
- It forms colonies of multiple rosettes.
- The leaves are green, ovate, and can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) long.
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions that the Agave shawii is easily seen from roadways when blooming, but its beauty is best appreciated up close.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Agave shawii.
- The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is referenced, though not specifically in relation to Agave shawii.