Sisal

Sisal is a species of flowering plant native to southern Mexico, but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff leaf fiber used in making rope and various other products. The sisal fiber is traditionally used for rope and twine, and has many other uses, including cloth, footwear, hats, bags, carpets, geotextiles, and dartboards.

It is also used as fiber reinforcements for composite fiberglass, rubber, and concrete products.
Like other agaves, the pith of the leaves can be fermented and distilled to make mezcal.

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