Re: Mystery Plants

Joe Seals <gardenguru@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Charles:
> 
> Looks like a Beschorneria to me, probably B. yuccoides.

I doubt it - the filaments on the leaves are not indicative of B.yuccoides as
far as I know.  Also, the inflorescence is not branched enough.

Here's B.yuccoides I got from UCB botanical gardens (and consistent with other
photos on the web and Irishes' book about Agavaceae) - note smooth leaf edges.

http://kozminski.com/Plants/Agavaceae/Beschorneria/yuccoides/

Try the agave and agavaceae yahoo groups for extra help..

KK
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