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agave family

noun

  1. the plant family Agavaceae, characterized by herbaceous or woody plants having rhizomes, a basal cluster of toothed, sword-shaped leaves, and a tall, dense spike of flowers, including the agave, century plant, dracaena, sansevieria, sisal, and yucca.


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Example Sentences

The Joshua tree is a spiky, long-limbed member of the agave family and a cornerstone species in its desert ecosystem.

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