The part of a coconut palm tree that resembles burlap
cloth.
The tala forms a sheath that surrounds the unopened
flower of the coconut tree. This burlap-like cloth can be
used for various purposes.
Agboaten ang saran ta teba tang tala tang mga
manigtangget.
Gatherers of coconut nectar use the coconut
burlap to
make a sieve for the coconut wine.