Agave univittata var. lophanta

The univittata grows primarily along the eastern part of the Sierra Madre along the Gulf of Mexico. The agave grows primarily along the eastern part of the Sierra Madre along the Gulf of Mexico. It can be found in the eastern part of San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato and Tamaulipas. It has long narrow pencas and short gray needles. It is clear green and can grow up to four and a half meters or 14 feet. It flowers from March to June and reproduces via seed and hijuelo.

Common varieties in the species include Estoquillo, Lechuguilla and Mezortillo.