Bromeliaceae: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	pineapple family • bromeliad

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Tillandsia aeranthos

blushing bromeliad

Vriesea duvaliana

Epiphytic bromeliads

Puya raimondii.

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Topics

Brocchinia reducta Catopsis berteroniana Brocchinia hectioides tank bromeliad Cryptanthus Tillandsia Dyckia Puya Aechmea Neoregelia Poaceae Cyperaceae

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Plants: From Cute to Carnivorous