Atlas Obscura on MSN6 个月
The Indigenous Communities Preserving the Ancient Art of Roasting Agave
The men would cover the coals with another layer of rock, followed by a layer of fresh agave leaves. Then agave hearts went ...
Bats aren't bad: this scientist is on a mission to rehab bats' public image
But while bats are known for carrying viruses that cause diseases like rabies and Ebola, they also play a vital role in ecosystems around the world. Rodrigo Medellín, a bat expert who has been ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel on MSN6 个月
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Looking at Agave variations
This plant is in the Agave sub-genus agave. (Courtesy Tom Karwin) Agaves are popular gardeners’ plants because of their range ...
Latrobe Valley Express9 天
Once in a lifetime bloom
By KATRINA BRANDON HIDDEN away within the Gippsland hills is an agave americana (century or half-century plant) that only [..
Business Insider5 年
Patrón Tequila sells $7,500 bottle of tequila — why the brand is so expensive
The process begins with the agave plant. Agave is known for its leathery leaves that range in size from a few centimeters to 8 feet. It is native to hot and dry regions in Mexico, where it can be ...