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Centuary Plant

Botanical Name: Agave americana
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Source: "Weeds" Auld & Medd


Photo: Ku-ring-gai Council

 

Description:
 Probably originating in Mexico, the Centuary Plant is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of fleshy leaves up to 2m long with long spines along the margins.

Flowes are yellow and tubular in a candelabra arrangement.

Dispersal:

Impact on Bushland:

Control:

Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

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