Blue agave

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The blue agave is used in Mexico as the main ingredient of tequila. Tequila is a popular distilled beverage.

Names

Scientific
   Agave tequilana
English
   Blue agave
   Tequila agave
Dutch
   Blauwe agave
Spanish
   Agave azul
French
   Agave bleu

Taxonomy

Order
   Asparagales
Family
   Agavaceae
Genus
   Agave
Species
   Agave tequilana (Blue agave)

Crop categories

Alcoholic drinks
Arid crops
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Subtropical crops

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