Agave americana is a succulent plant species that is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is a large, slow-growing plant that can reach up to 8-10 feet (2.4-3 meters) in height and 10-12 feet (3-3.7 meters) in diameter. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and blue-green in color, with sharp spines along the edges and a pointed tip. The plant produces a tall flower spike that can reach up to 30 feet (9 meters) in height, with yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer.