Taxon

Bromelia balansae

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Common name: Heart of fire, Heart of flame
Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Synonym: Bromelia argentina, Bromelia balansae var. tricolor, Bromelia balansae var. tricolor
Distribution: South America
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Comments: Prior to flowering the centre of the plant turns bright red, hence the common name: heart of flame or heart of fire. Fruit can be used to make a cooling drink. It is the most commonly cultivated bromelia and used as fencing due to its large and rapid growth.
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