Agave stricta 'Nana' (Dwarf Hedgehog Agave) is a small succulent that slowly grows, forming symmetrical rosettes of narrow, pale green …
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Epithet: stricta
Meaning: Upright; rigid; tightly packed
Derivation: The feminine form of strictus, the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb stringō, meaning "to tighten, compress".
Pronunciation: STRIK-tuh
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.
Agave stricta 'Rubra' (Red Hedgehog Agave) is an attractive, slow-growing succulent that forms rosettes of narrow, spine-tipped leaves …
Echinoagave stricta (Hedgehog Agave), formerly known as Agave stricta, is a slow-growing succulent that forms dense, spherical rosettes …