Agave anomala facts for kids

Agave anomala is a special type of plant from the Agave family, also known as Asparagaceae. You can find this interesting plant growing naturally in Cuba and on San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. There are other Agave plants on San Salvador Island too, like the popular A. americana, which is sometimes called the century plant.

About Agave Anomala

Agave anomala plants often grow together in groups. They form what are called "rosettes," which are like circular clusters of leaves. These plants can spread and create new plants from their roots, forming large colonies.

What Agave Anomala Looks Like

The leaves of Agave anomala are long and shaped like a spear, which is called "lanceolate." They can grow up to 100 centimeters (about 40 inches) long. Most of the time, these leaves don't have sharp prickles. If they do, the prickles are usually only a few and found near the bottom edges of the leaves.

When it's time to bloom, Agave anomala sends up a tall flower stalk. This stalk can reach an amazing height of up to 4 meters (about 13 feet)! The flowers themselves are yellow and can be up to 7 centimeters (about 2.75 inches) long.

Where Agave Anomala Grows

This agave species is native to two main places:

• Cuba
• San Salvador Island in the Bahamas

It thrives in these warm, sunny environments.

See also

In Spanish: Agave anomala para niños