Ananas bracteatus Ananas bracteatus Ananas bracteatus (common name, red pineapple) is a species of plant. It is native to South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador). "Ananas bracteatus" is grown as an ornamental plant for its decorative red fruit. The leaves are long with sharp spines, so it can be used as a protective hedge for home security. In colder places they can be grown indoors as a houseplant. It grows throughout Brazil at elevations of . "Ananas bracteatus" is a large terrestrial species of bromeliad that grows dark green leaves that fade red to pink when exposed to sunlight. The long
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