Ananas comosus (species)
- 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.
- Date of creation: 14-Oct-2024
Accepted term: 14-Oct-2024