Yucca Al[oe]folia
The yucca leaves afford a good fiber, and some southern species are known as _bear's grass_. The root stems also furnish a starchy matter, which has been rendered useful in the manufacture of starch.
The yucca leaves afford a good fiber, and some
southern species are known as _bear's grass_. The root stems also
furnish a starchy matter, which has been rendered useful in the
manufacture of starch.
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