| Bromelia karatas | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Bromeliaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bromelioideae |
| Genus: | Bromelia |
| Species: | B. karatas |
| Binomial name | |
| Bromelia karatas Linnaeus |
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Bromelia karatas is a species of the genus Bromelia. This species is native to Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela. The mature leaves are from 3-5cm wide and can grow up to 2.5m long with razor sharp spines. The fruits grow in clusters of up to 100. Fruits are from 6-12cm long and 1.5-2cm in diameter. The fruit is edible and tastes like pineapple. Traditionally the fruit is boiled slightly to reduce acidity.