Deuterocohnia meziana

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A thorny plant. It forms dense rings of spiny leaves. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Basal leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Deuterocohnia divaricata Mez; Deuterocohnia paraguariensis Hassl.; Dyckia meziana (Kuntze ex Maz.) Forzza;