Ananas comosus (species)

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Scope note
Species of bromeliad native to tropical and subtropical America, but introduced elsewhere and widely grown in greenhouses. It has 30 to 40 stiff, succulent leaves closely spaced in a rosette on a thick, fleshy stem. It bears a large multiple fruit that develops from a conical spike of flowers. It is used for food, winemaking, and fiber.
Ananas comosus
Accepted term: 13-May-2024