This century plant (also called Agave americana, and maguey) is to the north of Jimena near to the campsite. I looked up some info on them (wikipedia), as I don’t know much about them, and it seems that once they have shot up this amazing spike out of the base plant that’s it for the plant, which withers and dies but does have some suckers that will grow out of the base. So, I wonder what the spike with ‘flowers’ is for then? I assumed seeds to be spread but who knows? Maybe it is just having a last hurrah 🙂
Spanish scribbles 
I have found a picture of one giant yucca that looks similar but apparently it´s a freak! Here´s to the next century! Lovely drawing.
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There’s a big clump of them here, colonising a hill by the side of the Tagus, and they do look very impressive when in flower.
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They look a bit like they come from Venus to me.
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Where women come from? Nope, not seen them there… 🙂
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It look a bit unusual. I like your drawing.
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Yes, it’s an odd plant for sure. Thank you!
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Lovely drawing Wendy. Those grow here and I had one in my yard that took about 15-20 years to flower and then it died. There were younger ones that came up but I dug those up and gave some away. I did not want anymore of the plant for it had very sharp and dangerous tips at the end of its long leaves.
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It must have been quite something when it finally flowered! Yes, I can imagine it’s not fun having a sharp, spiky plant in your yard.
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So that’s what it’s called ! I did wonder. There’s one just flowered by our railway station and it’s huge. Lovely drawing Wendy. ❤
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Thanks Ralph! x
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Love this Wendy! And love your art, simply elegant!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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The pleasure is mine, thanks too!
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Great drawing Wendy, I hadn’t heard of the century plant, but it’s certainly impressive.
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Thank you! Yes, it’s a strange plant – I hadn’t seen one before we moved to Spain.
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Exquisite honoring of the century plant Wendy. (I didn’t receive this post in my mail either. I’m going to un-follow and then re-follow. I don’t want to miss your artwork.
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Aw, thanks, Jo. I never ask for post in my mail as I’d never cope! I rely on going through my reader or checking my favourite bloggers (yes, you are in there…)
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