Karagumoy in Bulusan

In Bulusan, karagumoy (Pandanus simplex) is cultivated. These jurassic looking plants are botanically classified as trees and are very much visible in almost all farm patches in town.. The crop is synonymous to Bulusan.

Karagumoy has a strong presence in Bulusan's agricultural history. It is in fact cited in the archival bulletin The Philippine craftsman of 1913 as providing most of the karagumoy supplies in the province and neighboring areas.

The leaves of the plant  are the materials used in the making of the common hats, bay-ongs and mats.