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| Thatch Screwpine can grow to 46 feet in height. It is a symbol of cultural, health and economic importance in the Pacific and is second only to Coconut. Its fruit is eaten raw or cooked and is a significant source of food in Micronesia. It is one of the traditional foods of Maldivian cuisine.The fibrous fruit is also used as a natural dental floss. Its leaves are used as flavoring for sweet dishes like jams and said to have medicinal properties. In Sri Lanka, the leaves are used to flavour a variety of curries and the Polynesians use it to make baskets, mats, thatch roofs and grass skirts. |
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