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Frucrea gigantea
MAURITIUS HEMP
Asparagaceae family
S Antilles (Caribbean) to N Brazil
This Caribbean native has become naturalized in temperate and warm climates all over the world. Its sword-shaped leaves can extend up to 6 feet long. It produces off-white flowers on an inflorescence that can reach heights of 25 feet. A close relative of the agave, Presidio Park's aurcraea gigantea are giant indeed.
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