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_________________________________________________________________Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Etiology: The Bromelia family, is named for 17th century Swedish botanist, Olaf Bromel.
The Bromeliads are a family including pineapple and Spanish moss. The Bromeliads are native mainly to the tropical Americas.
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The foliage, which usually grows in a rosette, is colored in a range of shades including maroon, various shades of green, and gold. |
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Many bromeliads, including pineapple, are believed to originate from the mountainous regions of Brazil.
Grassroots Horticulture
2006-2016
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