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Fleas

06-30-2009, 03:18 PM

http://fleas.smugmug.com/photos/578380632_gZ8RR-O.jpg

http://fleas.smugmug.com/photos/578380635_viYDa-O.jpg

This Agave is in Spring Valley. Its the largest I have ever seen, somewhere in the 20-30 ft range. They can grow to 40 ft tall.. Lots of tequila here:yahoo:

SnapShooter

06-30-2009, 03:41 PM

WOW!
Nice HDR rendition!
Cool catch with the bird.

waltdsgirl

06-30-2009, 04:11 PM

Amazing!

Fleas

06-30-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks Paul and Waltdsgirl.. I was amazed to find this plant

kelley_french

06-30-2009, 06:28 PM

that is one cool looking plant.

Fleas

06-30-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks Kelly.. I kinda feel like Jack and the bean stalk..or something like that around it:jonmikal:

Skitcher

07-01-2009, 03:15 PM

The bird shot is very impressive!

Fleas

07-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Thanks Skitcher for looking and commenting

ChopperLinc

07-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Are these the plants they get the sweetening nectar from?

Fleas

07-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Lincoln, I think it is...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_syrup
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave_tequilana