Nodding airplant
Catopsis nutans
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 14-40 cm tall. There are about 10 leaves in a ring. They are 24 cm long. The flowers are erect and in spikes or 3-15 flowers.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
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How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gallitos
Synonyms
Catopsis fulgens Griseb.; Tillandsia nutans Sw.; and others