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Agave
Also called century plant, this family of succulents grows in the southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America. Though poisonous when raw, agave has a sweet, mild flavour when baked or made into a syrup. Certain varieties are used in making the alcoholic beverages mescal, pulque and tequila.
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