Agave: The noble plant at the heart of Mexican culture
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Agave is a spiky succulent belonging to the Asparagaceae family, meaning it’s more closely related to asparagus than cactus. It is a fundamental plant in Mexico’s cultural and natural heritage.
Of the world’s 210 agave species, Mexico is home to 159, including 129 that are endemic. That means Mexico has the greatest agave biodiversity, hosting about 75% of global agave species.
A jimador uses the tool of his trade, a coa de jima, to harvest a mature agave plant to make tequila. (Rudy Prather/Uns
Of the world’s 210 agave species, Mexico is home to 159, including 129 that are endemic. That means Mexico has the greatest agave biodiversity, hosting about 75% of global agave species.
A jimador uses the tool of his trade, a coa de jima, to harvest a mature agave plant to make tequila. (Rudy Prather/Uns
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