What is another word for century plant?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛnt͡ʃəɹi plˈant] (IPA) 
The "century plant" is a succulent that is native to the arid regions of the Americas. It is known by various synonyms such as agave, maguey, and American aloe. The plant gets its common name from the fact that it typically takes several decades to mature and produce a tall flower spike, which then dies off after flowering. The plant is widely cultivated for the production of tequila and mezcal, both of which are made from the fermented and distilled sap of the plant. Despite its reputation as a slow-growing plant, the century plant is a hardy and resilient species that can survive in a range of desert environments.
