Pandanus
Pandanus tectorius
Family Pandanaceae
Coastal Native
About
Spiny-leaved coastal tree with prominent aerial prop roots, found along Burleigh Head's seaward slopes where rainbow lorikeets feed on the blossoms of surrounding vegetation.
How to spot it
Spirally arranged saw-edged leaves up to 150cm, prominent stilt-like prop roots, pineapple-like segmented fruit.
Found in
- Burleigh Head National Park
Source: Wikipedia - Burleigh Head National Park / Pandanus tectorius
Photo: Eric Guinther (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons