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Pineapples

Ananas comosus

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

approx. 5 inches tall

Habitat:

spotted in home garden on plants started from the tops of grocery-bought fruit

Notes:

The Pineapple, named for its resemblance to the pine cone, is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family. (Wikipedia)

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Comments (3)
auntnance123
Thank you, drP. While it does take a couple of years for the pineapple top to produce fruit, it is well worth it.
drP
Nice pictures! I used to love growing plants from grocery store leftovers (avacado seeds, a stray pearl onion, etc.).
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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