Texas tuberose

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iTexas tuberose

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Manfreda
Species: M. maculosa
Binomial name
Manfreda maculosa
(Hook.) Rose

The Texas tuberose (Manfreda maculosa), also known as the Spice Lily, is a plant of the Agave family, notable for its fleshy green leaves covered with purple spots. Originally from southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, it is also known as the spice lily.

Caterpillars of the rare Manfreda giant-skipper (Stallingsia maculosa) depend on this plant for food.

Manfreda maculosa flowers
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Manfreda maculosa flowers
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