Colorado River Hemp (Noun)
Meaning
Tall-growing annual of southwestern United States widely grown as green manure; yields a strong tough bast fiber formerly used by Indians for cordage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Navajo people traditionally used colorado river hemp to craft rope and baskets for everyday tasks.
- The historic use of colorado river hemp as a source of strong fiber served many Native American tribes in the region.
- Today, some farmers grow colorado river hemp specifically as an environmentally friendly green manure to replenish their soil.
- Colorado river hemp has become an attractive crop for sustainable agriculture due to its high biomass yield and adaptability.
- In desert landscapes, colorado river hemp can play a role in stabilizing soil and aiding in riverbank restoration efforts.