Thursday, July 28, 2016

blooming agave

A blooming agave is a sight to see.  When the blooming sprout first occurred it appeared to be a giant asparagus spear, at least 15 feet high.  Now it has opened up and looks like a weird bonsai pine tree.  The bees are buzzing around the yellow flowers while the agave fronds have collapsed.  The parent plant was at least 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide.  My botanical guide assures me that new plantlets will appear at a later date.  Linked to Skywatch Friday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 11:26 PM
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8 comments:

  1. KateJuly 29, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Unusual for me to see because I always had thought that agave plants were much shorter and fuller in shape.

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  2. CloudiaJuly 29, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    Very strange and cool

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  3. William KendallJuly 29, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Very tall, and odd to my eyes.

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  4. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 29, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    I love these agave blooms. Amazing, weird looking, and... what's the opposite of subtle? Impossible to miss!!

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  5. ekullumanaliJuly 30, 2016 at 4:52 AM

    Blooming tall high.

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  6. betty-NZJuly 30, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    So, that's what it's called! There is one along the road and I thought it was a tree until it disappeared with the cold weather! Lovely shot.

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