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Nevada agave

Scientific Name: Agave utahensis var. nevadensis

Family: Agavaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Nevada Agave (Agave utahensis var. nevadensis)

The Nevada agave, scientifically known as Agave utahensis var. nevadensis, is a fascinating succulent native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States. It's a variety of the more broadly distributed Utah agave (Agave utahensis).

Considerations for Pets

  • Some sources note "mean margins" on related Agave species. While not specifically stated for Nevada Agave, exercise caution around pets due to potentially sharp leaf edges.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Agave utahensis var. nevadensis Engelm. ex Greenm. & Roush
  • Common Names: Nevada agave, Utah agave, Pygmy Agave, Clark Mountain Agave
  • Genus: Agave
  • Family: Agavaceae
  • Synonyms: Agave utahensis ssp. nevadensis

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Nevada agave is native to dry, stony slopes in mountainous areas.
  • It is found in Nevada and California (USA), including the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Nevada.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include Frenchman Mountain and areas near Rocky Gap Road.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is described as a rare native perennial herb or shrub.
  • Agave utahensis var. nevadensis is noted as one of the smallest species of Agave.
  • Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a succulent perennial with short, stout, upright, blue-green leaves.

Quirky Facts

  • The Nevada agave fruit appears as a consumable item in the video game Fallout: New Vegas, where it provides a higher health restoration than most other plant-based consumables, albeit with a heavier weight.
  • It's considered one of the most ornamental and winter-hardy of all Agaves.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides articles and information about Agave utahensis var. nevadensis.
  • Cacti, Agaves, and Yuccas of California and Nevada by Stephen Ingram
  • Monrovia: Provides details and information on Utah Agave.