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Utah Agave

Agave utahensis

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Illustration of Utah Agave (Agave utahensis)

Utah Agave is a small, hardy plant with rosettes of spiny leaves. It is well adapted to arid environments and blooms with a tall flower spike.

Habitat
Found in rocky desert areas and limestone cliffs.
Diet
Pollinated by bats and insects.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Utah Agave

The best time to see a Utah Agave is January–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,760 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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