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piñuela

Bromelia pinguin

Taxonomy

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

About

Bromelia pinguin (or penguin) is a species in the genus Bromelia. This species is native to Central America, Mexico, the West Indies and northern South America. It is also reportedly naturalized in Florida. It is very common in Jamaica, where it is planted as a fence around pasture lands, on account of its prickly leaves. The fruit, known as piñuela, is dug out, protective "hair" removed, peeled like a banana, and eaten. They are slightly tart...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of piñuela?
The scientific name of piñuela is Bromelia pinguin.
What kingdom does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the order Poales.
What family does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the family Bromeliaceae.
What genus does piñuela belong to?
piñuela belongs to the genus Bromelia.