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Queen’s tears

Billbergia nutans


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Family

Bromeliaceae

Description

An Epiphytic plant grown for its beautiful red pendant flowers and silvery foliage. It’s funnel shaped base holds water that is used by small animals and insects, thus bringing nutrients through their droppings.

Range / Habitat

South America

Type

forb

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