Common Name: Agave The word agave comes from the Greek “αγαυή”, meaning “noble” or “illustrious.” Alternate names include Century Plant, Maguey, and American Aloe. Scientific Name: Agave americana (most common cultivated species); Agave tequilana (species used to make tequila), Agave angustifolia, etc. Some botanists argue that Agave tequilana should not be classified as a separate species, as it…