Pineapple (now termed pine cones). When European explorers encountered this tropical fruit in the Americas, they called them "pineapples" (first referenced in 1664, for resemblance to pine cones). In the scientific binomial "Ananas comosus", "ananas", the original name of the fruit, comes from the Tupi word "nanas", meaning "excellent fruit", as recorded by André Thevet in 1555, and "comosus", "tufted", refers to the stem of the fruit. Other members of the genus "Ananas" are often called pine, as well, in other languages. The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial, which grows to tall, although sometimes it can be taller. In appearance, the
Strange Fruit (club) well for performing at Strange Fruit nights that took place typically on a weekly basis. Strange Fruit saw early London appearances from The Futureheads, British Sea Power, Jeff Lewis, Ballboy, French Kicks, Future Bible Heroes, The Postal Service and Freezepop, and welcomed obscure and well-known bands from all over the world. The Strange Fruit Collective was tireless and aggressive in its promotion of events, culminating in two Strange Fruit Festivals in November 2002 and November 2003, and UK tours for the likes of Bangs, Schwervon! and The Gossip. The second Strange Fruit Festival, held at Bush Hall, London, saw Strange