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The herbaceous plant that looks like a banana plant and is grown for its strong fibers is called sisal. Sisal is used to make caps, mats and baskets just but to mention a few.

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It's a banana plant. Banana plants are herbaceous.

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What is a herbaceous plant that looks like banana plants and is grown for its strong fibers?

The herbaceous plant that looks like a banana plant and is grown for its strong fibers is called sisal. Sisal is used to make caps, mats and baskets just but to mention a few.


How big are fully grown banana trees?

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Are there banana trees in the African savanna?

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