What is Maguey?
Maguey, scientifically named Agave American , is a permanent plant indigenous for regions in Mexico, South Africa and Australia. It belongs to the family Agave and its species is known for having edible flowers, stems and sap, except for strong and juicy leaves similar to aloe vera. This plant is recognized as its healing and commercial value, especially in Mexico, where it was first discovered during the Aztec period. Maguey is known by other names such as the century and the American aloe. These leaves have barbed edges and can reach a length of 6 feet (1.8 m) or more. Yellow green edges are surrounded mainly by gray-green leaves of the plant, which are arranged in the rosette formation. The fully mature Maguey eventually grows a central stalk, which can reach up to 20 feet (6 m), followed by a cluster of yellow flowers, which hatch only once throughout the life of the plant, which is a sign that the plant will expire.
Most parts of Maguey PSKIt Yets numerous uses for medicines, textile production and alcoholic beverages. The sap of the stem of cut flower bulbs is fermented and made of pulque, white -colored alcoholic beverage used for traditional rituals and treatment of diseases such as stomach cramps and wound infections. Mezcal, commercial alcoholic beverage, is also made of sap of 12 -year -old Maguey leaves. In addition, dried fibrous leaves of this plant can also be produced into a pasteado, forms of a traditional Mexican belt with complex details sent to a leather base.
Rock and Cactus Gardens can use the adaptive features of Maguey and the appearance of a similar aloe. These fibrous plants are tolerant and dreamy. They are also recognized that they are fast growers and carry several leaves every week. The average life of these plants is about 10 years. Depending on their environment, these plants may last up to 30 years under favorable conditions.
Although they have edible leaves, sap and flowers, skin irritation known as purpuric agaIn dermatitis, it can be obtained from direct contact with the spine on Maguey Lists. The common symptoms of this condition are lesions and rashes. The spine at the tip of the leaves can penetrate the skin and sometimes reach bones. At the beginning of the 20th century, these very sharp spine were sometimes used as sewing needles.