reaching for the sky by Richardphotos
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I found some of these along a highway in New Mexico. I have seen before but very seldom
does someone know my name
Comments (39)
PHELINAS
Very symbolist image! Great photo!
starship64
Nice shot. The plant is a member of the agave family, probably Agave americana, since you found it in New Mexico. It was an important food source for Ancestral Pueblo peoples all over the southwest. In Mexico it's called maguey, and it's used to make an alcoholic beverage called pulque. A close relative, Agave tequilana, is the source of tequila.
dakotabluemoon
Omgosh this is so cool i love this image awesome shot dude.
UVDan
I confirm Century Plant. I have them growing in my front yard, but much younger than your example. A nice shot.
netot
Great capture! It's first time I see one of these
jocko500
lovely
whaleman
There are a number of plants with this typical blooming stalk that shoots up amazingly high then dies. One, in Maui, is called the Silver Sword, and is a protected species. It blooms once after 25 years then dies, and I was fortunate enough to see three in bloom on Haleakala many years ago.
LBJ2
Interesting capture and motif, Richard. The clods on the branches gives it a kinda Bonsai feeling. No idea about the species, but i like it:).
evielouise
I've seen a few in my travels and often wonder what the name is ! great capture Richard!~ 10 years ago we had a 3 ft palm now it's 45+ feet things grow fast in desert areas : hugs