Bromeliaceae > Vriesea - 100-200 species

Epyphetic pitchers which can absorb moisture and dissolved substances via both roots and leaves.

Flowers have superior ovaries forming capsules and wind-scattered seeds.

The inflorescences usually consist of pink, bright red, or yellow bracts with protruding yellow or orange flowers, and are usually flattened on one side.

Some Species:

Vriesea splendens - cross-band pattern on leaves.
Vriesea guttata - patches on leaves and a very large, pink infloresence.
Vriesea tessellata - leaves have a green network pattern.
Vriesea carinata
Vriesea brasiliense
Vriesea gigantia
Vriesea carinata
Vriesea platynema

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