Hercules' club puya
Puya clava-herculis
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a pineapple like plant with a large dense rind of strap-like leaves. They are thorny and 1.2 , long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It Colombia is grows between 3,700-4,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Achupalla