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century plant

/ˈsɛntʃəri plænt/

Traducción: Nombre común de la planta agave, especialmente Agave americana, conocida por su larga vida y su espectacular floración cada varias décadas, que a menudo se cree erróneamente que ocurre solo cada cien años.

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/ˈsɛntʃəri plænt/C1formalscientific
  • esNombre común de la planta agave, especialmente Agave americana, conocida por su larga vida y su espectacular floración cada varias décadas, que a menudo se cree erróneamente que ocurre solo cada cien años.

A common name for the agave plant, particularly Agave americana, which is known for its long lifespan and dramatic flowering once every several decades, often mistakenly thought to bloom only after 100 years.

  1. Agave americanaB2formal

    A large succulent plant native to Mexico, known for its long lifespan and dramatic flowering stalk that can grow up to 8 meters tall. Despite its common name, it typically blooms after 10-30 years, not a full century.

    esAgave americana

    • The century plant in our botanical garden finally bloomed after 25 years.
    • Century plants are often used as ornamental plants in warm climates.
    • The tall flower stalk of the century plant can be seen from miles away.