Rainforest Biodiversity Guide

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Bromeliad Flower
Bromeliad Flower

Scientific Name: Acanthostachys strobilacea

Category: Plant

Primary Layer: Forest Floor

Fun Facts:

  • The most well known bromeliad is the pineapple.
  • Bromeliads are common epiphytes on trees in tropical regions.
  • They often produce large inflorescences that are an important food source for many insects and birds.