What is Agavaceae?
Q: What is Agavaceae?
A: Agavaceae is a family of plants that includes around 550-600 species in 18 genera.
Q: Where are these plants found?
A: These plants are widespread in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of the world.
Q: What are some well-known plants from this family?
A: Some well-known plants from this family include agave, yucca and Joshua tree.
Q: Are any of these species succulent?
A: Yes, some species are succulent.
Q: How do Agavaceae leaves typically appear?
A: Agavaceae leaves usually appear long and pointed with a hardened spine on the end and sometimes additional spines along the margins.
Q: What uses do people have for these plants? A: People use some Agave species to make pulque and mezcal, while others are valued for their fibres. They are also popular for xeriscaping due to their showy flowers.
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