Tillandsia australis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTillandsia australis is a species in the genus Tillandsia. This species is native to Bolivia.
Description
A perennial epiphytic herb in the Bromeliaceae family that grows on other plants. It is found in subtropical regions, particularly in Argentina between 700–3,900 m elevation.
Edible Uses
The shoots are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 700-3,900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, South America*,
Synonyms
Tillandsia maxima Lillo & Hauman [Illegitimate]Tillandsia maxima var. densior L. B. Sm.
Also Known As
Cardo
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 868
