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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A strong, slender stem obtained from the climbing palm, ''Desmoncus macroacanthus'', native to Brazil. Jacitara is a strong, elastic fiber that is used as a substitute for rattan in cane chair seats. | + | A strong, slender stem obtained from the climbing palm, ''Desmoncus macroacanthus'', native to Brazil. Jacitara is a strong, elastic fiber that is used as a substitute for [[rattan]] in cane chair seats. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | rattan palm; Desmoncus macroacanthus | + | rattan palm; ''Desmoncus macroacanthus'' |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Palm." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Palm." Accessed 21 Aug. 2004. |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:06, 21 September 2022
Description
A strong, slender stem obtained from the climbing palm, Desmoncus macroacanthus, native to Brazil. Jacitara is a strong, elastic fiber that is used as a substitute for Rattan in cane chair seats.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rattan palm; Desmoncus macroacanthus
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Palm." Accessed 21 Aug. 2004.
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971