Manfreda virginica
| Scientific Name: | Manfreda virginica |
| Synonym: | Agave virginica |
| Family: | Agavaceae |
| Common Name: | American Agave, False Aloe |
| Authority: | Linnaeus |
| Etymology: | Manfreda = after 14th century Italian botanist Manfredus de Monte Imperiale, virginica = type specimen from Virginia. |
| C Value: | 8 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Green, White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb, Succulent |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Succulent leaves are often spotted, tall flower stalks |
| Gee Whiz: | Agave is what tequila is made from. Another name false aloe, refers to the succulent leaves, but this species is not closely related to Aloe vera. Unlike true Agaves, this species is not monocarpic, and flowers several times throughout its lifetime. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |