Dasylirion texanum

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Dasylirion texanum

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described 1850 by Scheele.
Plants build short trunks up to 50 cm, leaves are narrow (0,8-2 cm), 70-130 cm long, green.
Inflorescense: 2-4 m
Distribution: south-central Texas and northern Coahuila
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Re: Dasylirion texanum

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Dasylirion texanum
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Re: Dasylirion texanum

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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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Near Van Horn, Texas
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Re: Dasylirion texanum

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The above Dasylirion I previously posted was most likely Leiophyllum. Which grows larger than Texanum. The spines also point towards the plant on Leiophyllum vs. away on Texanum. Note this reference page from Agaves, Yuccas, and their kin: Seven Genera of the Southwest by Jon L. Hawker.
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More from Central Texas
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Re: Dasylirion texanum

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A population outside Sisterdale, Texas
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