Agavaceae Agave americana L.
American Century Plant
Pima - Food, Sauce & Relish
Use documented by:
Russell, Frank, 1908, The Pima Indians, SI-BAE Annual Report #26:1-390, page 70
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Agave americana L.
Scientific name: Agave americana L.
USDA symbol: AGAMA2 (
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Common names: American Century Plant
Family: Agavaceae
Family (APG): Asparagaceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Sauce & Relish
Notes: Juice boiled and used as a syrup.
RECRD: 43900 id: 1747