the heart of the spiky agave plant. The piñas are harvested, cooked for 24 hours, crushed, and then fermented until a low-alcohol liquid emerges. Barajas fortifies the mixture with tequila until ...

Researchers used terahertz spectroscopy and imaging to gain new insights into how agave plants are so remarkably adept at retaining water in extremely dry environments. Agave plants may be best ...

Today, beyond the icy grip of winter, Alice the Agave americana plant commands attention as she readies ... The flowers only appear at the top of the plant, high in the air—but that doesn’t make the ...