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Agavaceae

Agave geminiflora (Tagl.) Ker-Gawl

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Twin-flowered Agave
  • Family: Agavaceae Endl.

  • Country of Origin: Mexico - Nyarit
  • Habitat: high altitude species, frost tolerant

  • Description: Synonyms: Dracaena boscii, Bonapartea juncea, Littaea geminiflora, Yucca boscii, Agave angustissima, Bonapartea flagelliformis
  • USDA Zone: 9-10
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200400264
  • Source: Rob Nicholson - Smith College - #259-04
  • Provenance: Smith #259-04
    from Sukkulenten Sammlung Zurich
    "field harvested seed. Mexico, Nayarit, Mex. Rt. 15, Chapalilla-Tepic. 1300m. "
  • Accession Date: 11-08-2004
  • Bench: 1308 - Agavaceae
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 09-03-2007
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
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  • Family: Agavaceae
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