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Aechmea

urn plant

Synonyms
Wittmackia

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Botanical details
Family
Bromeliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Aechmea

Genus description

Aechmea are evergreen perennials forming funnel-shaped rosettes of strap-shaped leaves, with a terminal spike of tubular flowers often with colourful triangular bracts, followed by fleshy fruits

Name status

Correct

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