century plant
The English word “century plant” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- An agave (Agave americana) originally from Mexico but cultivated worldwide.
- Other plants in the genus Agave
Etymology
So named because the plant may live for several decades before producing flowers. Once a plant flowers and produces seeds, it dies.
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