agave

Monocotyledonous plants that occur in Mexico, the Southern United States and South America. Known as the sources of pulque and tequila.

Japanese name: リュウゼツラン (Ryuuzetsu-ran, lit. dragon's tongue orchid)

Examples

Asparagaceae family

• Asparagus
• Bluebell
• Grape hyacinth
• Grass lily (Ornithogalum)
• Hyacinth
• Lily of the valley
• Tuberose

See also

• Aloe
• Succulent plant

External links

• Wikipedia: Agave
• Wikipedia: Asparagaceae