Agave horrida var. perotensis in their native habitat

in their native habitat

Despite their high-altitude origins

This is the only place in which this species grows

be aware that this plant

As these plants are found nearly at sea level in a tropical climate

Agave horrida var. perotensis in their native habitatAlong rocky lava outcroppings near Perote, Vera Cruz and Zacatepec Puebla, grow what Gentry called Agave obscura, but now has been properly named Agave horrida var. perotensis. These plants grow slightly larger than A. horrida, and hold many thinner leaves forming dense rosettes. I have seen gorgeous specimens near Perote on a particulary damp and cold day. It is not rare for this area to experience some snowfall in Winter, making these plants hardier