Common name

Espadilla

Scientific name

Agave angustifolia

Description

Espadilla is a compact rosette of stiff, sword like leaves ending sharp spines. Like a bouquet that forgot it was supposed to be soft.

Size

1-2.5 ft (0.30-0.76 m)

States

Oaxaca; Puebla

Geo region

Tehuacán-Cuicatlán region

Terrain

Tehuacan Cuicatlan tropical desert on rocky arid slopes and outcrops; very well drained stony soils

Mezcal use

Wild and semi managed mezcal agave; produces bright structured mezcals

Producers