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Medusa's head

Tillandsia caput-medusae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Bromeliaceae ›Genus: Tillandsia

About

Tillandsia caput-medusae is a species of flowering plant in the bromeliad family, Bromeliaceae, subfamily Tillandsioideae. Common names include octopus plant and medusa's head. An epiphyte native to Central America and Mexico, T. caput-medusae is a commonly cultivated bromeliad species. The thick, channeled, tapering and twisting leaves are up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long and are covered in fine gray hairs. The rosette of leaves arise from an inflated pseudobulb. Pups are produced after blooming, as is usual...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Medusa's head?
The scientific name of Medusa's head is Tillandsia caput-medusae.
What kingdom does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the order Poales.
What family does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the family Bromeliaceae.
What genus does Medusa's head belong to?
Medusa's head belongs to the genus Tillandsia.