This magical plant is actually a tropical variety that looks quite gangly and unimpressive for 364 days of the year.

这种神奇的植物实际上是一种热带植物的变种。在一年的364天里，它看来身材瘦长，很不起眼。

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Along the way, he encounters a giant eagle and serpent beholden to the god Utu and struggles against incredible odds to seize upon the magical plant.

路上他遇到了天神宇都(utu)的巨鹰和蛇，战胜了难以想象的困难，得到了神奇的植物。

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In the past the root of this plant was said to possess magical power which could cure baldness.

在过去，这种植物的根茎据说具有治疗秃顶的魔力。

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Though it is made from the same plant as tequila (the magical maguey), pulque is not distilled.

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