Octopus Agave

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Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave, a reference photo
Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Agave vilmoriniana, sometimes misspelled vilmoriana, and popularly known as octopus agave, is a species of agave endemic to Mexico. It is known for its untoothed arching and twisting leaves.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Octopus Agave being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Agave
Species
Agave vilmoriniana

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