Hechtia glomerata

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A pineapple family plant. It grows 0.7-2.8 m tall in flower. There are about 40 leaves in a dense spreading ring. They are 25-40 cm long and 6 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 150-1,800 m above sea level in southern Texas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Guatemala, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Food, ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Guapilla china

Synonyms

Dasylirion pitcairniifolium Karw. ex Zucc.; Hechtia gamopetala Mez; Hechtia ghiesbreghtii Lem.; Hechtia morreniana Mez;