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Rare blooming century plant flowers in eastern Japan

Photo taken on July 25, 2024, shows flowers of a rare blooming Agave americana, commonly known as the century plant, blooming after 65 years in the yard of a private house in the town of Goka in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo. The succulent only blooms once in its lifetime for about a month before it dies.

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Rare blooming century plant flowers in eastern Japan

A rare blooming Agave americana, commonly known as century plant, blooms after 65 years in the yard of a private house in the town of Goka in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on July 25, 2024. The succulent only blooms once in its lifetime for about a month before it dies.

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Agave plant blooms in Shimane Pref.

MATSUE, Japan - An agave plant was in bloom in the town of Koryu, Shimane Prefecture, on Aug. 2. The agave, originated in Mexico, is said to bloom only once every 50 to 70 years. The 50-year-old plant may die after the flowers close, expected by the end of this month.

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Agave plant blooms in Shimane Pref.

MATSUE, Japan - An agave plant was in bloom in the town of Koryu, Shimane Prefecture, on Aug. 2. The agave, originated in Mexico, is said to bloom only once every 50 to 70 years. The 50-year-old plant may die after the flowers close, expected by the end of this month. (Kyodo)