Concept information
Preferred term
Agave
Type
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Definition
- A genus known for fibers obtained from their leaves: sisal from A. sisalana, henequen from A. fourcroyoides and A. cantala, or Manila-Maguey fiber from A. cantala. Some species provide a sap that is fermented to an intoxicating drink, called pulque in Mexico. Some contain agavesides.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- txid39509
- txid39510
Allowable Qualifier(s)
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In other languages
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French
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txid39509
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txid39510
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V4SZVLD6-Q
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