ESPARTO

Esparto

Esparto, or esparto grass, Macrochloa tenacissima, is a perennial grass of northwestern Africa and the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. It is used for crafts, such as cords, basketry, and espadrilles. Other common names include halfah grass and needle grass.

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esparto

Noun

  1. A perennial North African grass, , used for fibre production, and for making paper.


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