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A sisal plant (Agave sisalana) seen in Northern Tanzania (Africa). Sisal originally is a species of Agave native to southern Mexico but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff fiber used in making various products. The sisal fiber is traditionally used for rope and twine, but also paper, cloth, wall coverings, carpets, and dartboards. The plant has a life span of approximately 10 years.