Someone on some forum had asked me about whether the roots from this plant were used for bow staves. I apologize as I do not remember who asked me that, and when I did a search of posts in various forums, I couldn't find it.

Here is a picture of the roots.



It is called Hala in Hawaii and is part of the pandanus family. Here is more information on it.

http://www2.bishopmuseum.org/ethnobotanydb/resultsdetailed.asp?search=hala

The fruit.



The plant.



I did not find mention of the roots or plants being used in bow construction, but that doesn't necessarily mean it can't be. Sorry it isn't much help. Please let me know if you had asked the question. I think it was "archer" or "thearcher" of the top of my head.