Definition of Henequen

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It is obtained from the leaves of the Agave fourcroydes plant, which is native to Mexico. It is produced by mechanically decorticating the leaves into strands from 4 to 5 feet. Henequen, sisal, and bowstring hemp belong to the family Agavaceae.

Definition of Henequen

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It is obtained from the leaves of the Agave fourcroydes plant, which is native to Mexico. It is produced by mechanically decorticating the leaves into strands from 4 to 5 feet. Henequen, sisal, and bowstring hemp belong to the family Agavaceae.