Tag: pineapples

Pineapples are top selection for easy-to-grow backyard fruit

by Paul Schumaker

April 2, 2020

By Ralph E. Mitchell You would think from their image that pineapples originated in Hawaii. The pineapple, which is a type of bromeliad like Spanish moss, actually originated in the tropical Americas and the Caribbean. Explorers moved the ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Bromeliad, Pineapples, Punta Gorda, Sugarloaf

Q: I recently read that Spanish moss and pineapples share the same plant family Bromeliacae. What characteristics put them in the same family?

by BLOGS.IFAS

June 20, 2017

Q: I recently read that Spanish moss and pineapples share the same plant family Bromeliacae. The two plants look so different! Can you tell me what characteristics put them in the same family? A: Wow, you have posed a very interesting but difficult ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Pineapples, Spanish Moss

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