Where does rafia come from?

I use rafia in some crafts and gift wrapping. I know it comes from a plant. But what plant? And what part of the world?

Where does rafia come from?
It comes from the rafia palm. The rafia I have came from Magagascar, but it can be grown in the US.





The rafia palm has some of the longest leaves in the plant kingdom.
Reply:I never knew raffia had so many uses! LOL Check out the link.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raffia
Reply:I noticed that in the fall, when my Daylillies have dried up, thier leaves are just like rafia.



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