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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D027882
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Preferred Name

Agave

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Century Plant
Magueys
Agaves
Maguey
Plant, Century
Plants, Century
Century Plants
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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