Agavoideae: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	agave subfamily

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White Sands National Park

Agave angustifolia plant with long, narrow, pointed green leaves edged in white, growing among rocks outdoors.

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agave hosta Chlorophytum Sansevieria yucca Joshua tree Sisal henequen Mauritius hemp cantala bluebell

Venus's-flytrap. Venus's-flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) one of the best known of the meat-eating plants. Carnivorous plant, Venus flytrap, Venus fly trap

Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous