Sisal (, ), with the botanical name
Agave sisalana, is a species of
Agave native to southern Mexico but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff
fibre used in making various products. The term sisal may refer either to the plant's common name or the fibre, depending on the context. It is sometimes referred to as "sisal hemp", because for centuries
hemp was a major source for fibre, and other fibre sources were named after it.