Thursday, May 21, 2009

Century plant


Hi, In this Blog world This one is my first post....


(With thanks this image is taken from wikipedia)
Century plant formely known as Agave and maguey is from plantae kingdom.It's lifespan is of 28 years but sometimes it can also survive for 100 years.This plant instantly die after flowering but after dieing produces it's suckers or adventitious roots which continue it's growth.It is also known as american aloe,althoughit is in a different family from the true aloes.If the flower stem is cut without flowering,a sweet liquid called agua miel gathers in the heart of the plant.The leaves also yeid fibres,known as pita,are suitable for making rope matting,coarse cloth and embroidery on leather.The nectar of this plant is also taken as a healthful sugar product.

6 comments:

  1. Good Work Juhi..keep providing such info to us on daily basis. you are always our rocking star..
    good luck.

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  2. Nice informative post. I knew nothing about this plant. Keep writing.

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  3. Welcome Juhi, pahali post bahut badhiya likhi. next post ka intzaar hai.
    keep writing.

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  4. Very nice post juhi... I hope you will be not irregular blogger as like me... keep expressing your views... love

    Di

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  5. Hi Juhi,
    a very warm welcome in blogging community !! keep writing & sharing your views.

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  6. Although it's a nice work but still it's lacking certain crucial points that needs to be mention to get a clear cut picture.

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