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Which Pandanus species have edible fruits or seeds?

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Within the order Pandanales, the genus Pandanus includes several species known for their edible parts. Specifically, the fleshy fruits and seeds of the following species are consumed:

  • Common screw pine (Pandanus utilis)1
  • Nicobar Islands breadfruit (Pandanus leram)1

While these species are noted for their edible fruits and seeds, other members of the genus are utilized differently; for instance, the leaves of Pandanus amaryllifolius (pandan) are widely used as a flavoring in Southeast Asian cuisine, and the flowers of the thatch screw pine (Pandanus tectorius) provide an essence used in North Indian cooking.1