Charles Zidar - Ancient Maya Botanical Research

Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:	Agavaceae
Genus:	Agave
Species:	sisalana
Authority:	Perrine
Common Name:	agave
Maya Name:	sisal or henequen
Maya Plant Use:	Fiber or medicine. Used for garments, needles, sacking, mats, tea bags, and beer (pulque).
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Additional views of the plant species, click on a photo below to view larger image.

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