Lo soka liminm i fé parti nout péi dopi lontan.
Lo soka liminm i fé parti nout péi dopi lontan, sa té in zarlor
Larényon, po koup sa po aranz in kaz an pay falé domann la lo drwa a bann groblan,
dann sèrtin falé péyé po awar!
Agave americana, Agave of America, is a species of agave family Agavaceae.
It is also called blue choka in Reunion. This is a species native to North
America very present at the Reunion Island particularly along the South coast.
This plant is used for making agave syrup. Mixed with other species
in South America for the manufacture of alcohol (tequila).
The frame of the boxes once straws were made with dried masts. Today manufacturing salvertes
for wedding and other ceremonies are back in fashion.
Utilisations: Autrefois pour les cordages, aujourd'hui dans la
cuisine réunionnaise seul le cœur appelé choux de chocas est utilisé.
Cette plante est utilisée pour la confection du sirop d'agave.