Maguey Collection

Sentry plant or American aloe, Agave americana
Sentry plant, century plant, maguey or American aloe, Agave americana, Agave. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Mexico, Baja California, El Sargento, Maguey Agave

American Aloe in Bloom in the Gardens of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
American Aloe in Bloom in the Gardens of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, [London], 1858....a rare spectacle in our clime...[the plant] is supposed to be now about one hundred

Maguey field, between 1880 and 1897. Creator: William H. Jackson
Maguey field, between 1880 and 1897

Bottles of Mezcal inside a shop in Holbox, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico

Mexico, Baja California Sur, Todos Santos street scene

Sentry plant, century plant, maguey or American aloe, Agave americana, Agave
5324500 Sentry plant, century plant, maguey or American aloe, Agave americana, Agave by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Sentry plant, century plant, maguey or American aloe)

Century Plant (Agave species) leaves with spines

A Mexican Pulque Gatherer (b / w photo)
6018245 A Mexican Pulque Gatherer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mexican Pulque Gatherer)

Aztec Pulque Deity blowing on a tube above a jar of pulque and men drinking pulque
CHT418491 Aztec Pulque Deity blowing on a tube above a jar of pulque and men drinking pulque, illustration from the Codex Magliabechiano (vellum) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mural Fragment with Elite Male and Maguey Cactus Leaves, Teotihuacan style
2613116 Mural Fragment with Elite Male and Maguey Cactus Leaves, TeotihuacAan style, Classic Period, 500-550 (fresco) by Mexican School (6th Century); 83.2x116.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Great American Aloe in bloom, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Great American Aloe in bloom, 1844. A very fine specimen of the Agave Americana, or Great American Aloe, in a state of blossoming... in the garden of the Rev. E

Evergreen Succulent Flowering season Summer Cactus
Agave americana Agave Green subject

agave americana, agave, green subject
Agave americana Agave Green subject

agave americana, agave
Agave americana Agave Green subject

Century Plant Impressions
Impressions left by Agave spines (Agave americana) are visible on a plant in an Oregon garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Vendor of pulque near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
A typical vendor of pulque with her donkey-drawn cart on a country road near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Pulque is an alcoholic drink made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant

Century Plant (Agave americana) introduced species, garden escapee growing on coastal cliff, Blanes, Costa Brava, Catalonia, Spain, july

Mans Hand Mountain, Mexico, 1846
Engraving showing the valley beside Mans Hand Mountain, Mexico, with Mexican aloe or maguey trees, 1846

Miraculous Maguey
Miraculous apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe in a maguey plant (American aloe)

Pulque, Mexico
Mexico - Harvesting PULQUE from agave or maguey plants, producing a popular fermented beverage

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"Maguey: The Sentry Plant of Mexico's Rich Cultural Heritage" Maguey, also known as the Sentry plant or American aloe (Agave americana), holds a significant place in Mexican culture. Its presence can be seen in various forms, from bottles of Mezcal lining the shelves of shops in Holbox, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, to ancient murals depicting its importance. With its robust leaves adorned with sharp spines resembling spears, the Century Plant stands tall and proud and has been revered by indigenous communities for centuries due to its versatile uses. A black and white photograph captures a Mexican Pulque Gatherer amidst maguey plants, showcasing the traditional practices associated with this remarkable plant. In Aztec mythology, a Pulque Deity is depicted blowing on a tube above a jar of pulque while men indulge in this fermented beverage made from maguey sap. This scene reflects the deep-rooted connection between maguey and sacred rituals. The Teotihuacan style mural fragment showcases an elite male surrounded by Maguey Cactus Leaves - symbolizing prosperity and abundance. These depictions highlight how deeply intertwined maguey was within societal structures. Even back in 1844, artists recognized the beauty of this evergreen succulent during its blooming season. A painting titled "Great American Aloe in bloom" captures agave americana's vibrant green hues against an azure sky – truly capturing nature's splendor. Whether it is used for medicinal purposes or as raw material for textiles and construction materials like rope or paper – agave americana continues to play an essential role today. Vendors near Rioverde, San Luis Potosi proudly offer pulque derived from these majestic plants to locals and tourists alike. Maguey remains not only a botanical wonder but also an emblematic representation of Mexico's rich cultural heritage.