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Agave spectabilis, Aloe americana
Century plant, sabbar
Likely to be a different species, A. angustifolia or Agave sisalana.
Agave americana, common names century plant, maguey or American aloe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Agavaceae, originally native to Mexico, Arizona and Texas but cultivated worldwide as an ornamental plant. It has become naturalized in many regions including the West Indies, parts of South America, the Mediterranean Basin, parts of Africa, India, China, Korea, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and an assortment of oceanic islands.[+]
Agave americana, also known as the century plant, is a succulent perennial native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. In Qatar, it is cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its drought tolerance and striking appearance. It has thick, fleshy leaves with sharp spines and can grow up to 2 meters in height. In Qatari gardens and landscapes, Agave americana is often used for decorative purposes, valued for its ability to thrive in the country's hot and dry climate with minimal watering.
Mexican agaves (Agave americana) near back entrance of Texas A and M University in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2014
Unnamed Road, Education City, Ar-Rayyān, Qatar
Blooming Mexican agaves (Agave americana) near back entrance of Texas A and M University in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2014Unnamed Road, Education City, Ar-Rayyān, Qatar
Blooming century plants (Agave americana) near back entrance of Texas A and M University in Education City campus. Doha, Qatar, March 26, 2014Unnamed Road, Education City, Ar-Rayyān, Qatar
Bulbils of century plant (Agave americana) near Majlis Al Taawon Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 19, 2014Majlis Al Taawon St, Doha, Qatar
Mexican agave (Agave americana) in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, March 13, 2016Meshrif St, Doha, QatarObservations of Agave americana in Qatar reveal that the plant is able to thrive in the country's environment. On March 26, 2014, Mexican agaves were seen near the back entrance of Texas A and M University in Education City campus, with some plants observed to be blooming. The same observation was made on the same day, with blooming century plants also spotted. Additionally, bulbils of the century plant were found near Majlis Al Taawon Street in West Bay on April 19, 2014. Later, on March 13, 2016, a Mexican agave was seen in a park at Al Rafiei Street in Onaiza area, indicating the plant's ability to survive and grow in different locations within Qatar. These sightings suggest that Agave americana can adapt to Qatar's climate and environments. The plant's presence was observed over several years, with multiple sightings in different areas of Doha.
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