MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : agaves;
MeSH hyponym : century plant; maguey; Magueys; Century Plants; Plant, Century; Plants, Century;
MeSH Related Number : txid39510;
MeSH annotation : X ref CENTURY PLANT: CENTAURIUM is also available; entry term CENTURY PLANT: CENTAURIUM is also available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agave;
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.