Tillandsia bourgaei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tillandsia bourgaei |
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Tillandsia
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bourgaei
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Tillandsia bourgaei is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Bromeliaceae family. You might know other plants from this family, like pineapples! This plant is special because it is found only in certain places, meaning it is endemic to South Mexico and parts of Central America. A scientist named John Gilbert Baker first described this plant in 1887.
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What is Tillandsia bourgaei?
Tillandsia bourgaei is part of a large group of plants often called "air plants." This is because many Tillandsia species don't need soil to grow. Instead, they get their water and nutrients from the air, rain, and dust around them. They often grow on other plants, like trees, but they don't harm the trees. They just use them for support.
Where Does Tillandsia bourgaei Live?
This amazing plant naturally grows in the warm, humid regions of southern Mexico and Central America. It loves places where there's plenty of moisture in the air. You might find it clinging to tree branches in forests.
How Does It Grow?
Like other Tillandsia plants, Tillandsia bourgaei has special leaves that can absorb water and nutrients directly from the air. These leaves often have tiny scales called trichomes that help them do this. When it's time to reproduce, this plant will produce flowers, which can then lead to seeds.
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A close-up of Tillandsia bourgaei.
See also
In Spanish: Tillandsia bourgaei para niños
