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Furcraea maritimus

Photo by Ava T-B
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Description:

Furcraea is a genus of succulent plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae,[1] native to tropical regions of Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. Plants of this genus are the origin of fique or cabuyo, a natural fiber.

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Ava T-B
I've added the new plants sprouting off the stalk as the first picture.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedNovember 3, 2011

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