Puya pygmaea
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Bromeliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Puya pygmaea is a bromeliad belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Puya, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador