Tufted bromeliad
Aechmea comata

Family: Bromeliaceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow 50 cm tall. The leaves are stiff and broad and grey-green with blunt tips. The flowers are orange to bright yellow. They are at the end of long stems.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aechmea lindenii (E. Morren) Baker; Bilbergia forgetiana Sander; Chevaliera comata (Gaudich.) Mez.; Pothuava comata Gaudich.; and several others