1. Plural of pandan; tropical plants of the genus Pandanus, native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with long sword-like leaves and fragrant flowers.
Usage: Also called screw pines or screw palms.; Commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking and traditional medicine.

Examples

• The pandans in the botanical garden displayed their distinctive spiral leaf arrangements.
• Pandan leaves are used to flavor rice, desserts, and beverages throughout Southeast Asia.
• Several species of pandans grow naturally in the tropical islands of the Pacific.
• The fragrant flowers of pandans attract pollinators in their native habitats.
• Pandans are often cultivated as ornamental plants in warm climates.