Agave Collection (#8)

Century Plant Impressions
Impressions left by Agave spines (Agave americana) are visible on a plant in an Oregon garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Agave plant
Black and white close-up of an agave plant

Agave (Agave sp) and Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico

Agave (Agave sp) group at night, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico

Vendor of pulque near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
A typical vendor of pulque with her donkey-drawn cart on a country road near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant

FRIDA KAHLO (1907-1954). Mexican artist. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1937

Agave americana (maguey or American aloe)
Antique illustration of Agave americana (maguey or American aloe)

Agave -Agave- along the Sentier de la Chapelle route, Cilaos, La Reunion, Reunion, France

Century Plant (Agave americana), Greece
Century Plant (Agave americana) and ocean, Greece

AGAVE ATTENUATUM - close-up
JPF-10462 AGAVE ATTENUATUM - close-up Central America Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Agave, 1891. Artist: Borisov-Musatov, Viktor Elpidiforovich (1870-1905)
Agave, 1891. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Transporting Henequen leaves, Matanzas - Cuba, c1910

Indian extracting pulque, Mexico, 19th century. The sap of the agave plant is fermented to obtain a drink called pulque. This in turn can be distilled to make mescal, a colourless spirit

Toltec girl, Mexico, 19th century

Detail of an Agave plant on the volcanic island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

A Century Plant - Kew Gardens (Agave Atrovirens from Mexico). Note the adjustable railings on wheels. Date: circa 1910s

Agave cactus, Austin, Texas, USA
Agave cactus, Austin, Texas, Usa

USA, Southwest. Close-up of thorn on agave plant. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

USA, California, Torrey Pines State Park. Patterns of an Agave plant. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, California, Jacumba. Patterns of an Agave plant. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA; California; San Diego. agave Wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Agave Wildflowers. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona, Buckeye. Gambels quail atop a decorated agave stalk at Christmas time. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona, Buckeye. Male house finch perched on decorated agave stalk at Christmas time. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona, Buckeye. Male gila woodpecker on decorated stalk at Christmas time
USA, Arizona, Buckeye. Male Gila woodpecker on decorated stalk at Christmas time. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Tucson, Arizona, USA, Leafnosed fruit bat flying up to agave blossom

Tucson, Arizona, USA, Leafnosed fruit bat over agave blossom

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. Agave plant next to colorful wall. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Mexico, Agavaceae. Close-up of a century plant with spike tips. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Picture No. 11808345
Detail of Needle agave (Agave striata), Liguria, Italy Date:

Mexican Agave Harvester for Tequila
Illustration of a Mexican Agave Harvester for Tequila

Aloe vera
Illustration of a Aloe vera

Blue Agave
The Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico. The 35, 019 hectare site is part of an expansive landscape of blue agave

Agave plant outside Mexico City Cathedral
This is an agave Plant, in the garden across Mexican Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City

Colorful Fishing Harbor Of Manarola, Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria Region, Northern Italy
View of Manarola fishing harbor surrounded by colorful houses, one of the five fishermen towns that form the National Park of Cinque Terre in Liguria Region, Northern Italy

Panorama View Of Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria Region, Northern Italy
Panorama view of Riomaggiore, one of the colorful towns of Cinque Terre National Park, Liguria Region, Northern Italy, also called the Italian Riviera

Young Couple Sitting Along The Stairway To Lycabettus Hill in Athens
Young couple sitting along the stairway to the Lycabettus hill in downtown Athens, Greece, surrounded by Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica) and other Mediterranean shrubs

The moon rising between agave trees, Miramar, Argentina

A landscape of agave trees under a full moon, Miramar, Argentina
The look of a landscape of agave trees under a full moon making a night-time scene look like daylight, Miramar, Argentina

Botanical drawing of blooming agave plant, Agavoideae, Abraham Delfos, Jacobus Luberti Augustini, David van Royen, 1757

The Battle of Puebla, 5 May 1862 (oil)
XIR164171 The Battle of Puebla, 5 May 1862 (oil) by Mexican School, (19th century); Museo Nacional de Historia, Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

North America, USA, Florida, Agave (Agave sp. ) detail
North America, USA, Florida, Agave (Agave sp.) detail

USA, California, Sanata Barbara, Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, Agave

USA, California, San Diego, Close-up of Agave Americana

USA, California, San Diego, Close-up of agave plant

USA, California, San Diego, Agave in Balboa Park

North America, Arizona, Green Valley, lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) Bats drinking nectar from agave blossom

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Agave, also known as the Sentry plant or American aloe, is a fascinating succulent that captivates with its unique beauty and versatility. From the majestic Agave americana, commonly referred to as the Queen Victoria agave or royal agave, to the enchanting Coastal agave found near Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California, Mexico, these plants never fail to amaze. In Piombino on the Tuscany coast during summertime, one can witness the breathtaking sight of Agaves blooming against the backdrop of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This natural spectacle showcases their vibrant flowers in all their glory. Dating back centuries ago in 1613, Basilius Beslers Hortus Eystettensis featured a colored engraving americana. This historical artwork highlights its significance even then and serves as a testament to its enduring allure. But it's not just about aesthetics; Agaves have practical uses too. The Agave cactus is famously used for making Mezcal - an alcoholic beverage deeply rooted in Mexican culture. Its distinct flavor adds character and depth to this traditional drink. Whether you encounter them on your travels or admire them from afar like Frida Kahlo did when photographed by Toni Frissell in 1937, these resilient plants evoke a sense of wonder and admiration. They thrive along trails such as Bright Angel Trail in Colorado's United States of America or grace landscapes like those found on Sicily Island. Even amidst harsh conditions such as those experienced in Baja California's Central Desert or coastal regions where they endure salt-laden air and arid climates, Agaves stand tall with resilience and grace. So next time you come across an Agave plant – be it towering over landscapes or adorning gardens – take a moment to appreciate its timeless beauty and rich cultural significance. These remarkable succulents are truly nature's gift worth celebrating.