There are over 200 agave plant varieties out there. Most grow wild, but there are about 30 species that are adapted to grow ...

But while bats are known for carrying viruses that cause diseases like rabies and Ebola, they also play a vital role in ecosystems around the world. Rodrigo Medellín, a bat expert who has been ...

Here are 13 of the best desert plants you can grow in your garden: 1. Agave: Agave plants are iconic desert succulents with rosette-shaped leaves and sharp spines. They come in various sizes and ...

An agave plant at the Duke biology greenhouse blooms after 10 quiet years ... We would like to see how long it will take for the plant to dry up. We want to know if it produces seed and if the seeds ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

The lifespan of Agave americana plants is inherently limited, with their demise following their blooming phase. This means that Alice’s life is soon coming to an end. In fact, she’s already begun ...

Raicilla (pronounced rye-see-ya) is a Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, much like tequila and mezcal. However, it has its own distinct production process and flavor. Raicilla is primarily ...

An agave “century plant” said to bloom only once every 100 years has begun to open its bushy yellow blossoms in Hibiya Park in Tokyo. Locals and foreign tourists alike crowded into the park on ...