Fiber

Species grown for strong, flexible fibers in stems, leaves, or fruit husks. After processing, fibers become ropes, textiles, paper, or composites—think agave sisal or flax linen. Use this tag whenever fiber production, not food, is the crop’s chief value.

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  Agave: A Plant with an Intoxicating History

  Agave, a genus of about 200 monocot species native to the Americas, is best known today as the source of tequila. Beyond spirits, agave has long held cultural, religious, and environmental significance, shaping ancient Amerindian life, European botany, Mexican identity, and modern sustainability efforts.
  succulent, desert, fiber, beverage