Aechmea racinae

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A pineapple like plant that grows attached to other plants. It has a ring of strap pile leaves at the base. The flwoers arch over and are red and yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits USDA hardiness zone 10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit base

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lamprococcus racinae (L. B. Sm.) L. B. Sm. & W. J. Kress; and others