Agave sisalana (Agavaceae) agave, century plant, sisal, sisal hemp

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Species description or overview

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Agave sisalana
Nomenclatural information about Agave sisalana is provided by ITIS.

IPNI nomenclature info for Agave sisalana
Nomenclatural information about Agave sisalana is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).

Impacts

Images

Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands info for Agave sisalana
The Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands website presents information about Acacia mearnsii in Hawaii.

Agave sisalana images from PIER
Images of Agave sisalana provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).

Distribution

Cited as invasive (on a list)

Where to see this species

Kaena Point natural area reserve ecosystem restoration project
The resources of Kaena, and threats to the wildlife, are depicted on this US Fish and Wildlife site.

Books

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