Neoregelia carolinae, the blushing bromeliad, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Neoregelia. It is noted for its centre turning red when it's about to flower, from where the common name (blushing) is derived. This species is endemic to Brazil.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Blushing Bromeliad being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Nidularium procerum
- Neoregelia compacta
- Nidularium innocentii
- Wittrockia superba
- Neoregelia concentrica
- Guzmania lingulata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus
- Neoregelia
- Species
- Neoregelia carolinae
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