Croata
Bromelia nidus-puellae
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has many leaves in a ring and they are 1 m long. The sheaths are covered with scales. The blade is narrow and with a sharp tip. They are 3 cm wide and with loose sharp teeth. Leaves are more pale underneath. There are many flowers in a dense head. The flowers are 8 cm long. The fruit is narrowly oval and 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on dry ground at 300 m above sea level in central Colombia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and also used for fruit drinks and alcoholic drinks.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be used as a living fence or hedge.