sisal plantings, Berenty Reserve, Madagascar
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4650 x 3101 px | 39.4 x 26.3 cm | 15.5 x 10.3 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
4 August 2011Location:
Berenty Reserve, MadagascarMore information:
Sisal (Agave sisalana) is an agave that yields a stiff fibre traditionally used in making twine, rope and also dartboards. The term may refer either to the plant or the fibre, depending on context. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as sisal hemp because hemp was for centuries a major source for fibre, so other fibres were sometimes named after it. Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets. Madagascar is a major sisal producer.