Agave salmiana

Definition

A massive and imposing species of succulent plant within the genus Agave, native to the central and southern regions of Mexico, commonly known as maguey pulquero. This gigantic plant is characterized by a huge rosette composed of long, extremely fleshy, dark green leaves, elegantly curved outward and armed with massive marginal teeth, being the primary species historically and currently used for producing the traditional Mexican fermented beverage known as pulque.

Bilingual Equivalents

• Agave salmiana
• Maguey pulquero

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