What Is The (American) Century Plant?
Century plant (Agave americana) is a perennial plant of the genus Agave.
The giant agave is a large evergreen succulent that can live for decades but dies after flowering only once. Its deciduous rosette grows 1.5-2 metres tall and up to 4 metres wide. The flower stalk that resembles asparagus rises from the centre of the rosette and can reach 10 m in height.
Agave americana is grown all over the world, but is thought to have originated in eastern Mexico.
Is (American) Century Plant Poisonous To Dogs / Cats?
Yes, the century plant (Agave americana) is poisonous to dogs and cats. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which lead to a poisoning when eaten.