About Agave scabra Ortega
Agave scabra Ortega forms suckering rosettes that reach 0.7–1 metre (2.3–3.3 ft) in height and 1.5–2 metres (4.9–6.6 ft) in width. Its overall form is similar to that of many other agave species. Its glaucous bluish-green leaves are mostly reflexed and have a rough, sandpaper-like texture. The plant produces an inflorescence that can grow up to 4.5 metres (15 ft) tall, bearing yellow flowers in the summer. This species is native to the Chihuahuan Desert and surrounding regions of northeastern Mexico and Texas, where it grows at elevations between 500–1,500 metres (1,600–4,900 ft).
