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Common name
RayoMezcal use
One of Oaxaca's rarest commercial agaves with no widespread production, critically endangered, preserved by dedicated mezcalerosProducers
NETA, Gusto HistoricoDescription
Rayo sits low and wide, with stiff and blade-like leaves, toothed edges and a sharp tip that give the whole plant an armoured attitude.Size
4-6 ft (1.20-1.80 m)State
OaxacaTerrain
Arid to semi arid scrub and open woodland plus disturbed ground; commonly on rocky slopes and sandy sites; frequently cultivatedSpecies name
Agave americana