The Collaborative International Dictionary
Macrochloa tenacissima
Sparterie \Spar"ter*ie\, n. [F., from Sp. esparto esparto, L.
spartum, Gr. ?.]
Articles made of the blades or fiber of the Lygeum Spartum
and Stipa tenacissima (syn. Macrochloa tenacissima),
kinds of grass used in Spain and other countries for making
ropes, mats, baskets, nets, and mattresses.
--Loudon.
Macrochloa tenacissima
Alfa \Al"fa\or Alfa grass \Al"fa grass"\, n. A plant ( Macrochloa tenacissima) of North Africa; also, its fiber, used in paper making.
Macrochloa tenacissima
Esparto \Es*par"to\, n. [Sp.; cf. L. spartum Spanish broom, Gr. ?.] (Bot.) A species of Spanish grass ( Macrochloa tenacissima), of which cordage, shoes, baskets, etc., are made. It is also used for making paper. [1913 Webster] ||