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Agave

Hechtia sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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22.0336, -100.948

Field Notes

Description:

This agave is very similar to Agave lechuguilla but it's smaller. The plant flowers once in its life, then it dies like this one.

Habitat:

Arid and rocky area in a mountain range.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

I think you are right Jellis. Thank you for the ID.
Wondering if this maybe a Hechitia species

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