Coir fiber is unique because it is obtained from the:
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Correct answer: Husk of coconut fruit
Coir is a fruit fiber obtained from the fibrous mesocarp (husk) of the coconut (Cocos nucifera). It is the only widely used fruit fiber and is valued for its rot-resistance.
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