Jeff Himler Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 12:01 a.m. | Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 12:01 a.m. The abandoned Westmoreland Glass Co. plant in Hempfield has deteriorated into a shadow of its former self, but the ...

A stock photo shows a century plant blooming in its natural habitat. Another plant in a Texas neighborhood is over two stories high. Tim Speer/Getty Images They are also called the "century plant ...

This specimen, commonly called Parry’s agave or artichoke century plant, is one item in a “massive trove” of flora collected by Gentry, according to curators at UT Austin.

In fact, you can use it to print images using a technique called anthotype, which was developed in the 19th century and uses plant emulsions and sun exposure to create pictures on porous surfaces ...

Agave parryi huachucensis If you’re a true fan of agaves, you’ll know the name Howard Scott Gentry. An American botanist born in 1903, Gentry is famous (at least in certain circles) for his work ...