Bromeliads

Bromeliads are a family of flowering plants native mainly to the tropical Americas. They often store water in the overlapping leaves at their bases. Perhaps the most commonly seen bromeliad is the pineapple! Different members of the bromeliad family have been used as food, fibers to make cloth, protection and for religious and ceremonial uses.

I’ve photographed several members of the bromelaid family over the years. Here are a few of my photos of them.

A Reverse Morado Bromeliad

A Neoregelia Compacta Bromeliad – native to Brazil

A Canistropsis billbergioides forma azurea bromeliad  – also native to Brazil

 

And finally Patricia – an Achemea Bromeliad – I love the bright orange and yellows in this bromeliad