Furcraea foetida

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giant Mexican lily

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Other common names

green aloe, Mauritius hemp, Mexican day lily, fetid aloe

Synonyms

Furcraea gigantea
Agave gigantea
Agave foetida

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Botanical Details

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Furcraea are a genus of evergreen, succulent plants with long, fleshy leaves which grow upwards, similar to Yucca. Flower stalks and long and flowers range from green to white and are slightly fragranced
Name Status
Correct