Organism
Agave
TL;DR
Agave plants grow for 10-30 years, flower once, then die - classic semelparous reproduction.
Agave plants grow for 10-30 years, flower once, then die - classic semelparous reproduction. All accumulated resources shift to a single massive reproductive event. This contrasts with iteroparous plants like oak trees that reproduce many times over centuries.
Notable Traits of Agave
- Grows 10-30 years before flowering
- Single reproductive event
- Semelparous