Desert Agave, Mezcal, Lechuguilla

• Scientific Name: Agave Deserti Ssp.Simplex
• Common Name: Desert Agave, Mezcal, Lechuguilla
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, and J. Malusa. 2013. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 5. Monocots except grasses. Phytoneuron 2013-76, 1-59
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/76PhytoN-SWArizCh5Monocots.pdf#page=10
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Succulent
• Leaf Description: Basal succulent stiff
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: June
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Spotty, widespread
• Family: Asparagaceae (asparagus family)