Living Archaeology: Unique agaves seen as remnants of ancient gardens
Agave Sacred Mountain was originally discovered near Montezuma Castle in 1995. Eight years later additional stands were found near Sacred Mountain and subsequently identified as a separate species that may have been a “signature’ plant for prehistoric Verde Valley farmers.
Steve Ayers
Originally Published: May 29, 2012 1:03 p.m.
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