Succulents Great and Small

Mesembryanthemum species pigface. Image by the author.

Agave americana century plant rhizomes. Image by the author.

Agave americana century plant.

A large succulent, 3 to 6 feet, 1 to 2m tall, tolerant of salt spray, high temperatures, and long drought.

Common name century plant comes from the long time it takes to flower but each large…