Achupalla
Puya sodiroana
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A pineapple like plant.
It is a rare at risk plant.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist mountain forests. It grows between 1,500-3,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The expanded leaf bases are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Achupalla
Synonyms
Puya gummifera Mez & Sodiro;