Bromelia serra

Chaguar
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Bromelia
Species: B. serra
Binomial name
Bromelia serra
Griseb.
Synonyms[1]
  • Karatas serra (Griseb.) Burkill
  • Rhodostachys argentina Baker
  • Karatas laciniosa Lindm.
  • Bromelia lindmanii Mez
  • Bromelia serra var. variegata M.B.Foster
  • Bromelia serra f. variegata (M.B.Foster) M.B.Foster ex L.B.Sm.

Bromelia serra is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family native to South America (Brazil, French Guiana, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina).[1] It is one of several plants used by the Wichí people as a fiber for weaving called chaguar.

References

  1. 1 2 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
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