Chilean puya
Puya coerulea

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It has rings of leaves up to 60 cm across. The flowers are dark purple and in spikes.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Chile (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chagual, Chagulillo

Synonyms

Pitcairnia coerulea (Lindl.) Benth. ex Baker; and others