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
Reverse Morado Bromeliad © 2009 Patty HankinsA
A Neoregelia Compacta Bromeliad – native to Brazil
Neoregelia compacta Bromeliad © 2009 Patty Hankins
Neoregelia compacta Bromeliad © 2009 Patty Hankins
A Canistropsis billbergioides forma azurea bromeliad - also native to Brazil
Canistropsis billbergioides forma azurea bromeliad © 2009 Patty Hankins
Canistropsis billbergioides forma azurea bromeliad © 2009 Patty Hankins
And finally Patricia – an Achemea Bromeliad – I love the bright orange and yellows in this bromeliad
Patricia (achemea bromeliad) © 2012 Patty Hankins
Patricia (achemea bromeliad) © 2012 Patty Hankins
Patricia (achemea bromeliad) © 2012 Patty Hankins
