1. Plural of pandanus; tropical plants with long, narrow leaves and aerial roots, native to the Indo-Pacific region.
Usage: Also called screw pines or screw palms, though not true palms.

Examples

• The botanical garden displayed several species of pandanuses from different Pacific islands.
• Pandanuses are well-adapted to coastal environments and sandy soils.
• The leaves of pandanuses are often used in traditional weaving and crafts.
• Many pandanuses produce fragrant flowers that attract pollinators.
• The aerial roots of pandanuses help stabilize the plant in windy locations.