A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Sisal hemp
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The prepared fiber of the Agave Americana, or American
aloe, used for cordage; -- so called from Sisal, a port in Yucatan. See
Sisal hemp, under Hemp.
Sisal hemp meaning & definition 1 of Sisal hemp.
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