I photographed these Bromeliad flowers, called by some pineapple flowers, in a friend's garden a little while ago. Bromeliads are members of a plant family known as Bromeliaceae (bro-meh-lee-AH-say-eye). The family contains over 3000 described species in approximately 56 genera. The most well known bromeliad is the pineapple, although the pineapple is the only edible one of the family. For more information, visit Bromeliad Society International.
I do love the color and what a beautiful looking flower, have never seen this before.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are gorgeous. Great macros Jonker.
ReplyDeleteI love these plants. Some of the species have such beautiful leaves too.
ReplyDeleteI always find the leaves of the bromeliad to be so insignificant... but when they flower !? well that's another story .... great captures of a vibrant flower!!!
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My! What beautiful flowers. I don't think I have seen anything like that before!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
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