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Bromelia chrysantha

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A herb without a stem. The leaves are in a tuft and 60-90 cm long. They are bright green on the upper side. They have large hooked spines. The flower stalk is 30 cm long. The flowers are yellow and in loose groups. They are hairy. The fruit is yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, South America, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw and used for drinks and jam.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It is grown from suckers. It can be grown as a hedge.

Its other names

Local names

Maya, Pinuela

Synonyms

Agallostachys chrysantha (Jacq.) Beer; Bromelia aurea Britton;