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Agave

Agave
Agave is a genus of plants that grow in hot, dry areas of the western hemisphere. The group is characterized by tough, often sword-shaped leaves which can hold large amounts of water. One of the members of the genus, a sisal, is shown here.
Norman Owen Tomalin/Bruce Coleman, Inc.
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