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Pseudananas sagenarius

Family: Bromeliaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Abacaxi-do-mato, Garrabata, Ivira, Y-vira

Synonyms