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pandanus or pandan, a tropical fruiting tree whose leaves are used for many purposes such as roof thatch, handicrafts,

and cooking to name a few. Throughout Oceania almost every part of the plant is used with various species different

from those used in Southeast Asian cooking (P. amaryllifolius). Pandan plants are also used for medication, clothing

and textiles, decorations, fishing, and religious purposes.