Aechmea blanchetiana, also known as orangeade bromeliad, is a common bromeliad species found in the restingnas vegetation along the Atlantic Coast which is part of the Atlantic forest biome in eastern Brazil. This plant grows from the State of Bahia south to Espírito Santo. It is common worldwide in tropical and sub-tropical regions for its use as an ornamental plant.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Orangeade 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus
- Aechmea
- Species
- Aechmea blanchetiana
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