Agave simplex
lonesome agave, Anomobryum julaceum, Arabis aculeolata, Arabis rigidissima var. demota, Arabis rigidissima var. rigidissima
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Family: Agavaceae
Conservation status: CNPS 2B.3
Agave simplex (lonesome agave) is a California plant in the Agavaceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 2B.3
How to tell it apart
vs Aloe: Agave leaves spread from central rosette without a trunk; Aloe typically has a visible stem with leaves spiraling along it.; vs Yucca: Agave has yellow-green flowers with inferior ovary; Yucca has white flowers with superior ovary.; vs Hesperoyucca: Agave has yellow-green flowers with inferior ovary; Hesperoyucca has white flowers with superior ovary.; vs Phormium: Agave has thick succulent leaves with marginal spines; Phormium has thin fibrous strap-like leaves without spines.; vs Dudleya: Agave forms large rosettes with rigid sword-like leaves; Dudleya has smaller rosettes with soft paddle-shaped leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Agave simplex belong to?
Agave simplex is in the Agavaceae family, genus Agave.
Is Agave simplex rare or endangered?
Agave simplex carries California Rare Plant Rank 2B.3, state rank S2S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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