bowstring hemp
Definition
Noun 1. A plant grown for ornamental foliage or fiber: Refers to various species of the genus Sansevieria, particularly valued as houseplants for their striking, often mottled, sword-shaped leaves or cultivated as a source of strong, durable fiber. 2. A strong fiber resembling hemp: The tough, cordage fiber obtained from plants of the genus Sansevieria.
Usage Examples
- The bowstring hemp in the corner is thriving with very little water.
- Traditional craftspeople use bowstring hemp to make durable ropes and mats.
- Its common name, bowstring hemp, comes from its historical use in making bowstrings.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective term: "Bowstring hemp" can refer collectively to the group of plants known for their fibrous leaves.
- Several varieties of bowstring hemp are popular in modern landscaping.
Variants and Related Words
- Sansevieria (n): The botanical genus name for plants commonly called bowstring hemp, mother-in-law's tongue, or snake plant.
- Sisal hemp (n): Another type of hard fiber, from the genus , often compared to or confused with bowstring hemp.
Synonyms
- Sansevieria fiber (n): The fiber derived from the bowstring hemp plant.
- Snake plant (n): A common name for ornamental varieties of , focusing on its use as a houseplant.
Notes on Meaning
The term has two primary, related meanings: 1. It identifies the plant itself (Sansevieria spp.), highlighting either its decorative foliage or its utility as a fiber crop. 2. It identifies the product (the fiber) extracted from the leaves of that plant, noted for its strength and resemblance to true hemp.
Noun
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grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber
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strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e.g. cordage
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hemp obtained from the sansevieria
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