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Agave fourcroydes (species)


Identification code: 300375514



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Alternative term/s

  • Cuban sisal
  • henequen
  • henequin
  • heniquen
  • maguey
  • Mexican sisal
  • sisal weisz
  • Victoria sisal
  • Yucatan sisal

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Species of agave plant native to Mexico, where it has been a source of textile fiber since pre-Columbian times. It was introduced to Cuba in the 19th century, becoming the country's chief fiber crop by the 1920s. In addition to fiber, it is used to make a traditional Mexican alcoholic drink, licor del henequén. The plant a sterile hybrid; the ovaries never produce seeds.

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