Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Puya alpestris
Common name:
Sapphire tower
Family:
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Distribution:
Andes, Chile
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
It produces a clump of gray-green, spike-edged leaves and bolts a tall inflorescence containing many flowers. The flower is an unusual teal color with bright light orange pollen.
Links:
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Locations
1:
Arid House 1, outside beds
(Arid House 1 - out)
• Accession: 1999-39/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual