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1 Mauritius Hemp
A fibre obtained from the leaves of various species of the Aloe plant growing in tropical countries, chiefly Africa (see Mauritius Hemp) ———————— Also known as aloe fibre and is obtained from the leaf of various species of aloe plants growing in tropical climates. The principal plant from which Mauritius fibre is obtained is the Furcrasa Fastida, grown in Mauritius Island. The fibre is whiter and softer than other hard fibres such as sisal and manila and is used for gunny bags, hammocks, etc. It is also mixed with sisal and manila for making cordage. -
2 Aloe Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of various species of the Aloe plant growing in tropical countries, chiefly Africa (see Mauritius Hemp) -
3 Aloe Hemp
A fibre obtained from the Sansevieria zeylanica, and is very similar to Mauritius hemp. The fibres are twisted similar to a rope, but in flat tape form.
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Mauritius hemp — a tropical American plant, Furcraea foetida, having large, fleshy leaves, cultivated as a source of a hemplike fiber. Also called cabuya. * * * ▪ plant (species Furcraea gigantea),Portuguese Piteira, French Aloe, plant of the family agave… … Universalium
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