Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica Region, Georgetown, Silk Cotton or Kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra, in the Botanical Gardens. A large agave plant is flowering at left.

Agave, Close up of thorns on plant before opening.

Agave, Royal agave, Agave victoriae-reginae, Detail of green leaves showing pattern.

Agave, Giant agave, Agave salmiana, Close view of grafitti scratched into the fleshy leaf.

Agave, Giant agave, Agave salmiana, Close view of grafitti scratched into the fleshy leaf.

Agave, Giant agave, Agave salmiana, Close view of grafitti scratched into the fleshy leaf.

Agave, Giant agave, Agave salmiana, Close view of grafitti scratched into the fleshy leaf.

Agave, Agave attenuata, Close up showing texture.

Agave, Agave attenuata, Close up showing texture.

Agave.

Agave, Agave americana marginata.

Agave, Twin flowered Agave, Agave geminiflora.