Agave on La Silla
The agaves (agave americana) were planted next to the La Silla hotel. These succulent plants grow slowly for many years, and then produce a gigantic flower that grows 10m tall in a few weeks, and dies right after this amazing show.
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ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso_lso_agave-5421 |
| Type: | Photographic |
| Release date: | 3 December 2009, 23:19 |
| Size: | 2912 x 4368 px |
About the Object
| Name: | La Silla |
| Type: | • Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Facility • X - La Silla |
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