Mescal Casero (Agave vivipara)

Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Sometimes misspelt as Agave vivipera.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Shoots, Flowers, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet syrup known as 'Agave Nectar' or 'Agave Syrup'. — Many, if not all, of the reports on the uses of this species actually refer to A.; To date we have not found any reports that definitely refer to this species.; Angustifolia is very similar, it is quite possible that both species have similar uses.; Below are the uses listed for A.

Habitat & North American Range

Subtropical to tropical. semi-arid to humid. (Zone 10)