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November 20, 2008 : Agave 'Shark Skin'
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Plant Family / Families: Agavaceae
Scientific Name and Author: Agave 'Shark Skin'
Institution: Los Angeles County Arboretum
Name Location: Arcadia, California, USA
I think it's fairly obvious to any long-time observer of my photographs shared via BPotD that I enjoy photographs of natural patterns. I couldn't resist a close-up of this Agave at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. This photograph was taken when I visited there in late June of this year while attending the American Public Gardens Association annual conference. I've turned my attention that way while I prep some of my photographs for my upcoming presentation to the Dunbar Garden Club next Tuesday on "Public Gardens of California".
There isn't too much information about Agave 'Shark Skin' floating around, as it is a relatively new introduction. The New Ornamentals Society lists it as a hybrid between Agave victoria-reginae and Agave scabra. According to the marketing literature I could find, e.g., the 2008 New Varieties Showcase (PDF), I should have been brushing my fingertips against the plant to feel the skin of a shark. I'll pre-empt a contribution by Beverley today, and note the zonal information: recommended from zones 8-11 by at least one nursery, zones 9-11 by the marketing information in the link above.
Reviewing my photographs from the LA County Arboretum, I see I took quite a few photographs of agaves. I suspect I could quite happily spend many hours taking pattern photos of members of this genus.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at November 20, 2008 11:49 PM
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Posted by: Sara at November 21, 2008 4:42 AM
Beautiful! I agree with Sara I would completely buy this and frame it in my room.
Posted by: A at November 21, 2008 5:10 AM
These patterns are so fascinating. At the college where I teach we are trying to marry art and science by investigating these types of organization and using them expressively.
Posted by: Meg Bernstein at November 21, 2008 5:24 AM
This is beautiful. Thank you Daniel for the gift of these photo's every day!
Posted by: Behty at November 21, 2008 7:04 AM
Anything related to A. victoria-reginae is on my faves list. The pattern is gorgeous.
Posted by: van at November 21, 2008 9:37 AM
The light, colour and pattern is indeed beautiful.
The agaves are also one of my favourates, especially agave tequilano which also show beatiful patterns whether viewing individual plants or, especially, whole planted fields of the blue agave used to make that great Mexican spirit.
Posted by: John Murtaugh at November 21, 2008 4:06 PM
Stunning photograph, beautiful colors and texture!
Posted by: Cyndy Henderson at November 21, 2008 9:04 PM
ti's a fine picture daniel
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart at November 24, 2008 6:05 PM
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I too love natural patterns. If this were a framed print, I would buy it to display at home. Great job!