pandanus

Noun
  1. Fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree;
    Used for woven articles (such as mats) (synset 112175643)
    is a type of: natural fiber, natural fibre - fiber derived from plants or animals
  2. Any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves (synset 112175290)
    is a type of: tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
    subtypes: lauhala, pandanus tectorius, textile screw pine - Polynesian screw pine
    belongs to: genus pandanus - type genus of the Pandanaceae (as screw pines)
    same as: screw pine

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