Unusual Flower

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This plant grows in the Thompson Arboretum, Superior, Arizona.
I was told there are only three plants of this kind here in North America,(a native of Chile) this is one, and the strange thing is, it only blooms every 5 years or so.
I have never seen a flower of this color before.
Can anybody help to identify this plant. (looks like it is from the Agave Family




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Hello Hans ... I cannot give any serious crit, but will ask a Chilean Friend who visits tomorrow, if He can I.D. the Species ... sure is very unusual

Hi Hans .. it sure is a very unusual plant and what a strange colour for the flower .. Thanks for sharing ..
Cheers
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So this is the mamma plant of that GREEN bloom...amazing for sure....Ah yes does have a slight *agave* cousin like look to it. Nice shot!