Agave boldinghiana

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Jankol
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Agave boldinghiana

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Agave boldinghiana Trelease (1913)
Vicinae

This is a Caribbean species classified in Subgenus Agave and Group Vicinae. It is found in the Leeward islands (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao).
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Re: Agave boldinghiana

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Is this the true identity of A. 'Celsii Multicolor'?

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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".

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Re: Agave boldinghiana

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These were located on the Island of Curacoa off the coast of Venezuela, per iNaturalist. Credit to the specific photographers.
Credit Kevin Muller
Credit Kevin Muller
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Credit Anthony Sarkiss
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Credit Anthony Sarkiss
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