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Fascicularia bicolor

Family: Bromeliaceae


What it is like

A pineapple like herb. The leaves are 50 cm long. They have spines along the edge.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chile, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It can be grown by seeds.


Its other names

Local names

Calilla, Chupalla, Chupon, Poe, Punene

Synonyms

Billbergia bicolor (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult. & Schult.f.; Bromelia bicolor Ruiz & Pav.; and others