Sisal (Agave sisalana)

Family: Asparagaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Sisal or Agave sisalana belongs in the Asparagaceae family and is native to southern Mexico but largely cultivated in many other countries of the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate areas for its high quality fibre. The sisal fibre is used for rope, twine, paper, cloth, bags, dartboards, footwear, and carpets. It is an evergreen, succulent plant with a large rosette of leaves 60 ?

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers, Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Edible portion: Leaves, Sap, Plant heart, Vegetable. Root. The heart of new shoots - cooked. The sap from the flower stalk is fermented to make an alcoholic drink. The roots are used in the production of an alcoholic beverage. — Edible portion: Leaves, Sap, Plant heart, Vegetable.; The heart of new shoots - cooked.; The sap from the flower stalk is fermented to make an alcoholic drink.; The roots are used in the production of an alcoholic beverage.

Habitat & North American Range

Planted abundantly in some regions, and, often escaping, seen in many localities in hedges or fence-rows. (Zone 9)