Help me ID this, please

Found this at the local market and the seller had been trying to ID it as well. Any Cactus fans out there who can give me a hand? Thanks in advance.

Carol

 

cactus

Could it be agave?

 

Yes...I am sure it is Agave...but which species...? Would appreciate your help.

 

Hi Carol:

Here is a web site that may help. I know what form
of Agave I think it is but I cannot be altogether sure.

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jankol

Jim

 

JIM, I am in total awe! I cruised the entire site and lost track what I was looking for! I had no idea there are so many incredibly beautiful Agave...

They grow very well here on the E. (i.e. wet) side of Hawaii with almost 160" of rain yearly...and I have planted a large section of the property in Agave, Euphorbias, and Cereus...now I know there will be no end to my possibilities...they look so dramatic planted near huge Xanthosmas, Costus and orchids....

thanks for the link...it is bookmarked!

Carol