Difference between revisions of "Piassava"
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''Attalea funifera; Leopoldinia piassaba''; monkey grass; piassaba; Bahia bass | ''Attalea funifera; Leopoldinia piassaba''; monkey grass; piassaba; Bahia bass | ||
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The fiber is composed of a fibrovascular bundle that appears in cross section as numerous small oval cells with larger cells in one region near the edge. | The fiber is composed of a fibrovascular bundle that appears in cross section as numerous small oval cells with larger cells in one region near the edge. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 27 September 2022
Description
A strong, coarse fiber obtained from the leaves of either of two palm trees, Attalea funifera or Leopoldinia piassaba, native to South America. Piassava fibers are stiff and woody. They are used for making mats, ropes, brushes, and brooms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Attalea funifera; Leopoldinia piassaba; monkey grass; piassaba; Bahia bass
Physical and Chemical Properties
The fiber is composed of a fibrovascular bundle that appears in cross section as numerous small oval cells with larger cells in one region near the edge.