Desert AgaveAgave deserti

Desert AgaveAgave deserti

• Desert mountains— Agave is found in the high mountains of the Chihuahuan desert in Mexico and the southern US.

Desert AgaveAgave deserti

• Spines– Agave leaves have strong spines and barbs to protect them from potential predators.

Desert AgaveAgave deserti

• Flowers– Agave reproduce sexually using insect pollinators to carry their pollen from plant to plant.

Desert AgaveAgave deserti

• Stalk– Agave grow very slowly in a harsh environment and for 10-15 years they slowly gather nutrients without reproducing.

Desert AgaveAgave deserti

• Stalk– Then, in one act, these plants open up and rapidly extend a stalk with majestic flowers. They reproduce once, and then, having spent all their energy, die.

Desert AgaveAgave deserti• Uses– Agave is

used to make Tequila and traditional Mayan alcoholic drinks and can also be used for making natural rope, soaps, and primitive fire.