lauhala

• Substantivo que designa as folhas do pandano polinésio, tradicionalmente usadas na tecelagem para fazer esteiras, chapéus e outros artefatos.

A noun referring to the leaves of the Polynesian screw pine, traditionally used in weaving for mats, hats, and other crafts.

1. Polynesian screw pineC1formal

   A tropical tree (Pandanus tectorius) native to the Pacific Islands, known for its long, spiky leaves used in weaving.

   Pandanus tectorius

   • The lauhala tree grows abundantly along the coastlines of Hawaii.
   • Weavers use dried lauhala leaves to create mats and baskets.
   • The fruit of the lauhala tree is edible and was a traditional food source.

   Sinônimospandanus