The Flower Of Guzmania Conifera Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Guzmania conifera (Andr é) Andr é ex Mez is a plant of the pineapple family and the star flowered pineapple genus. The plant has no stem and blooms nearly 1 meter high. There are about 15 leaves, which are in the shape of a nearly extended lotus seat and arched The sheath is not obvious, with gray brown scales on both sides The leaves are tongue shaped, circular or wide pointed. The flower stem is upright and sturdy. The inflorescence is solitary, layered, elliptical or nearly spherical. The flower buds are tightly packed, ovate in shape, contracting into short, narrow triangular tips, thick, leathery, and bright red except for the yellow tips. Sepals elliptical, with slender tips. The capsule is cylindrical with a fine tip.