What is the meaning of bowstring hemp?

noun

  • Hemp obtained from the sansevieria.
  • Strong fiber that resembles hemp; obtained from sansevieria and used for e. G. Cordage.
  • Grown as a houseplant for its mottled fleshy sword-shaped leaves or as a source of fiber.
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