Agave horrida var. perotensis in their native habitat

in their native habitat

This is the only place in which this species grows

As these plants are found nearly at sea level in a tropical climate

with some of the nicest plants growing west of Nativitas

Although it lines up visually with A

Agave horrida var. perotensis in their native habitatAlong rocky lava outcroppings near Perote, Vera Cruz and Zacatepec Puebla, grow what Gentry called Agave obscura, but now has been properly named Agave horrida var. perotensis. These plants grow slightly larger than A. horrida, and hold many thinner leaves forming dense rosettes. I have seen gorgeous specimens near Perote on a particulary damp and cold day. It is not rare for this area to experience some snowfall in Winter, making these plants hardier