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Agave arizonica is a species of Agave in the family Asparagaceae. This species was discovered in 1960's east of Payson, Arizona below the Tonto Rim. It is a small species about 30 cm. high and 40 cm. broad. Although similar to Agave utahensis, it has distinct differences in suckering more sparingly, in not forming a large dense clump, having leaves with a distinct darker margin and also more cylindrical flowers. (Gentry) Planting of this species can be seen at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.