Agave horrida var. perotensis Although it lines up visually

Although it lines up visually with A

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

many of these plants can at least superficially appear to have A

' These plants are found growing in oak

Despite their high-altitude origins

Agave horrida var. perotensis Although it lines up visuallyAlong 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