Tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax.
1The next in importance to linen is ramie or rhea, and China grass.
2Ramie or China grass and pineapple fibers are sometimes used as adulterants in the manufacture of silk.
3Jute, flax, China grass and hemp are common fibres which are derived from the bast of the plants.
Translations for China grass