Ananas comosus
COMMON NAME | Pineapple |
TYPE | Bromeliad |
FAMILY | Bromeliaceae |
NOTES | An
edible fruit and the most economically significant plant where it has been
cultivated for many centuries. The introduction of the pineapple to Europe in
the 17th century made it a significant cultural icon of luxury. Since the
1820s, pineapple has been commercially grown in greenhouses and many tropical
plantations. Further, it is the third most important tropical fruit in world
production. In the 20th century, Hawaii was a dominant producer of
pineapples, especially for the US; however, by 2016, Costa Rica, Brazil, and
the Philippines accounted for nearly one-third of the world's production of
pineapples. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | South America |
NATIVE
HABITAT | A
cultigen not known in the wild, but grows in dry, well-drained tropical
habitats |
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