Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | North-East Mexico |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It has a rosette and clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are arranged in a tight rosette and are 35 to 40cm long. The leaves are linear-triangular in shape and have a serrated leaf margin, becoming densely serrated towards the leaf apex. The spines are hooked in shaped. The young leaves are covered with a white scaly layer. The mature leaves are glabrous. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a laxy bi-pinnate or tri-pinnate inflorescence. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, White |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31923 |
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| Species ID | 6325 |
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