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Where do Pandanus species grow besides seashores and lagoons?
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Pandanales
Screw pine (Pandanus tectorius)
Beyond seashores and lagoons, Pandanus species occupy a variety of other habitats. They are commonly found in:
- Lowland swamps and mangrove fringes1
- Riverbanks1
- Mountain forests1
- Shady forests, where they may grow as understory shrubs1
Additionally, some species are found in tropical and subtropical marshy areas. In the eastern Himalayas, the Himalayan screw pine (Pandanus furcatus) is specifically noted as a typical evergreen tree found in mountain forests at higher elevations.213