The term TEQUILA PLANT is a reference to the AGAVE plant, which is a 5-letter word. The AGAVE plant is a species of succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is most commonly used in the production of tequila, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of the AGAVE plant. The AGAVE plant is also used to make mezcal, a smoky-flavored spirit, and pulque, a traditional Mexican drink.