Furcraea
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Authority
Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.
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Family
Asparagaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Description - Large succulent plants with tufted basal leaves and tall scapes, the inflorescence terminal, paniculate. Perianth of 6 spreading segments, slightly united at the base. Stamens borne on the bases of the segments; filaments thickened below the middle; anthers linear-oblong. Ovary 3-celled, with many ovules in 2 rows in each cavity; style rather stout, 3-angled and thickened below, tipped by a small stigma. Capsule oblong, 3-sided, 3-valved. Seeds numerous, flat. [Dedicated to Antoine Francois de Fourcray.] About 20 species, natives of tropical America. Type species: Furcraea cubensis Vent.