The end of the life cycle for this rare Agave americana at Purdue marks a once-in-a-lifetime botanical event, experts said.

One of Phipps' oldest residents is showing off before the curtain falls for good. Why it matters: The conservatory's 50- to 60-year-old Agave americana, or "century plant," is in the midst of its only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On a quiet Raleigh street, one humble agave plant has dazzled its neighbors with the final, glorious performance of its life — ...

Death Valley, known as the driest place in North America, is teeming with life with a rare blossoming of wildflowers known as a super bloom.