Palmer's century plant: Agavaceae Agave palmeri

Overview of Agave palmeri, photographed on the Black Water Hole hike in the Peloncillo Mountains in the bootheel of NM. This handsome agave is pollinated by one our favorite animals--bats. Read some interesting tidbits about this agave at "Palmer Agave Fun Facts!".

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