Transcript Desert Agave

Desert Agave
Agave deserti
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Desert
mountains— Agave
is found in the high
mountains of the
Chihuahuan desert
in Mexico and the
southern US.
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Spines–
Agave
leaves have
strong
spines and
barbs to
protect
them from
potential
predators.
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Flowers–
Agave
reproduce
sexually
using insect
pollinators to
carry their
pollen from
plant to
plant.
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Stalk– Agave grow
very slowly in a
harsh environment
and for 10-15 years
they slowly gather
nutrients without
reproducing.
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Stalk– Then, in one
act, these plants
open up and rapidly
extend a stalk with
majestic flowers.
They reproduce
once, and then,
having spent all
their energy, die.
Desert Agave
Agave deserti
• Uses– Agave is used
to make Tequila and
traditional Mayan
alcoholic drinks and
can also be used for
making natural rope,
soaps, and primitive
fire.