Perhaps I'm getting better at this; who knows? Genus please, species if you can, and at least three products that come from it.
Maybe this is Furcraea foetida -- white-flowered century plant or green aloe -- used to make a sisal-like fiber, but some also use it to attempt to regrow hair, to lessen headache, as a diuretic, and supposedly an arthritis reliever. What do you say?
Oops, sorry, I guess I didn't pay close enough attention to your "Nope" above. Not Furcraea foetida, then.
Your image doesn't seem to match the ones growing in the USA? For instance the Style is exserted. http://www.botanypictures.com/plantimages/agave americana 04.jpg http://www.gardeninginarizona.com/Plants/Agavaceae/big/Agave_americana2.html HTH Chris
1. Sisal fibre (usually from another related species of Agave, but can be made from this too) 2. Pulque (an alcoholic drink variously described as 'revolting' or worse, tho' I'd guess some people like it) 3. Mezcal (distilled pulque, . . . "A number of objects are frequently added into mezcal bottles along with the mezcal itself. These can include worms, scorpions, and ..." sounds even more disgusting !)
