Chinese agave, a natural resource overexploited and on the verge of extinction

While there are 3 or more mezcal agaves, the one that captivated the palate of the region was the Chinese agave (Agave cupreata) also known as papalote, wild plants overexploited to the point of near extinction.

Chinese agave, a natural resource overexploited and on the verge of extinction
Chinese agave is an overexploited and in danger of extinction. Image: Wikipedia