A descriptive catalogue of useful fiber plants of the world : including the structural and economic classifications of fibers . thefibers are rolled downward along the thigh and become spirally twisted. The singlestraw is used for hammocks, three strands for bowlines, and three of the triple cords(sometimes nine strands) for making hammock ropes. 23S USEFUL FIBER PLANTS OF THE WORLD. In Venezuela the fiber of tlais palm, known as Morichc, is used for making reinsand cordage. In fineness, strength, and durability tlie fiber is surpassed by thatobtained from Astrocaryum vuJgare (8pou). Among the
A descriptive catalogue of useful fiber plants of the world : including the structural and economic classifications of fibers . thefibers are rolled downward along the thigh and become spirally twisted. The singlestraw is used for hammocks, three strands for bowlines, and three of the triple cords(sometimes nine strands) for making hammock ropes. 23S USEFUL FIBER PLANTS OF THE WORLD. In Venezuela the fiber of tlais palm, known as Morichc, is used for making reinsand cordage. In fineness, strength, and durability tlie fiber is surpassed by thatobtained from Astrocaryum vuJgare (8pou). Among the products of this palmexhibited in the Kew Mns. are fans and baskets and a lauoe sail from BritishGuiana, the latter made from central portions of the leaf stalk; also sandals madefrom the leaf stalk by the Wascari Indians. The most useful fiber to the nativesof British Guiana. {(/iiclch.) *Specimim.—\J. S. Nat. Mus. Mauritia vinifera. The Muriti 1»alm. A Brazilian species, known also as th<^ win<^ pahn of Para. It is a tall, gracefulspecies with a cylindrical trunk. The wine or juice is obtained by cutting down.
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