What kind of agave is this?

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    I would like to know the name of this plant, it grows on the rocks in the template forest in the high region of Chiapas Mexico. Thank you

    What kind of agave is this?
     

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    Brilliant! I believe it is, the flower is the same. Thank you very much indeed.
     
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    do you have a photo of the flower that you can share with us?
     
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    Re: What kind of agave is this? agave chiapensis flower

    For Susan. The flower spike typically reaches 2 meters high
     

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    thank you - it is lovely (as is the setting...:)
     
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