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== Related Vocabulary == | == Related Vocabulary == | ||
* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref> - strip of åkgak | |||
* håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots | * håle' åkgak / henguan - growing tip of aerial roots | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 29 March 2026
| Pandanus sp. | |
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| File:akgak 01.jpg | |
| åkgak growing at Tweksbury Beach Park, Luta, CNMI | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Order | Pandanales |
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species | P. tectorius |
| Binomial name | |
| Pandanus sp. Parkinson ex Du Roi | |
| Synonyms | |
| No synonyms listed | |
Åkgak is the Chamorro word for the leaves of the Pandanus tectorius tree, traditionally harvested and processed for weaving. It is considered a superior fiber source compared to wild-growing kaffo'.
Cultural Use
- Used for weaving kostat tengguang, kottot, baskets, mats, and hats.
- Only leaves from male trees are typically used for their softness and strength.
Botanical Information
- Binomial: Pandanus tectorius
- Family: Pandanaceae
Related Vocabulary
Gallery
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åkgak tree
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åkgak inflorescence
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åkgak inflorescence
