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Neoregelia carolinae

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Neoregelia carolinae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: Neoregelia
Subgenus: Neoregelia subg. Neoregelia
Species:
N. carolinae
Binomial name
Neoregelia carolinae
(Beer) L.B.Sm.

Neoregelia carolinae, the blushing bromeliad, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Neoregelia. It is noted for its centre turning red when it's about to flower, from where the common name (blushing) is derived.[1] This species is endemic to Brazil.

References

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  1. ^ "Blushing Bromeliad". houseplantsexpert.com. House Plants Expert. Retrieved 12 January 2015.