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Agave candelabrum, agave
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Agave Asparagaceae Asparagales Monocot Monocotyledon Section Sharp Angiospermae Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: Agave Candelabrum: A Magnificent Monocot Flowering Plant Agave Candelabrum, a striking member of the Agave family (Asparagaceae), is depicted in this exquisite botanical illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. This illustration showcases the plant's intricate details, providing an up-close view of its unique structure and beauty. The Agave Candelabrum, also known as the Candelabra Agave, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant, belonging to the order Asparagales and the class Magnoliophyta. Its common name derives from its candelabra-like inflorescence, which is a dense, branching structure adorned with numerous flower spikes. In this illustration, we can observe the plant's sharp, pointed leaves, arranged in a rosette at the base, and its tall, flowering stem, adorned with a cross-shaped inflorescence. The green, fleshy leaves, which can grow up to 1.5 meters long, are characterized by their sharp, serrated edges and their fibrous texture. The Agave Candelabrum is an angiosperm, meaning it produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. Its flowers, which are not visible in this detail, are typically bell-shaped and yellow or green in color. The plant is native to Mexico and Central America and is known for its hardiness and adaptability to arid conditions. This botanical illustration is a testament to the intricate beauty and complexity of the natural world. It invites us to appreciate the intricacies of the Agave Candelabrum and to marvel at the diversity of the plant kingdom.
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