Bromeliad

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Bromeliad growing on a tree. The central flower spike (red) is surrounded by many long thin leaves (green). This is an epiphytic bromeliad, one that grows on trees for support. It is also called an air plant, because it can get all its nutrients from the rain and air, instead of the soil. Photographed on Christian Point Trail, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA.

Alan Sirulnikoff / Science Source

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