Sapphire tower
Puya alpestris
Family: Bromeliaceae
What it is like
A clump forming pineapple family plant. It grows 90 cm tall. The leaves have spikes along the edge. The flowering shoot has many flowers.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid places. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Chile, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The young shoots are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Pitcairnia alpestris (Poepp.) L. H. Bailey; Pourretia alpestris Poepp.; Puya whytei Hook.f.;