Puya is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae. It is the sole genus of the subfamily Puyoideae, and is composed of 226 species. [1][2] These terrestrial plants are native to the …

Puya, genus of South American plants of the pineapple family (Bromeliaceae) that contains about 200 species, including the tallest bromeliads. P. gigas (P. raimondii), native to northern South …

Aug 13, 2008 · Puya is a little known bromeliad from South and Central America that grow as an unassuming but thorny twisted leaf mass, but also some of the most spectacular plants in the …

Jan 29, 2024 · Like many Puya species, it is one of the only large-statured plants in high Andean puna ecosystems and an important structural and ecological component throughout its native …

Puya is a very large genus of bromeliad, both in number of species and in size of plant. The genus includes the world’s largest species of bromeliad the Puya ramondii which grows up to …

Mar 10, 2014 · Native to South American slopes of the Andes, these exotic plants produce strong fibers that were used by indigenous people for ropes and fishing nets. The name puya comes …

6 days ago · Puya refers to two distinct entities: a genus of 226 terrestrial bromeliad plants native to South America's Andes (e.g., Puya chilensis), and a medium-heat Mexican chili pepper …

Puya are also called chile puya, chile pulla, or puya peppers. This is a medium-heat Mexican chile with a fun, fruity flavor and a playful pop of heat. Puya peppers are elongated; they are less …

Dec 7, 2024 · Puya is a captivating genus of flowering plants belonging to the Bromeliaceae family, which features a wide range of species, many of which are native to the awe-inspiring …

Originating from arid highlands, puya has adapted to environments with infrequent rainfall, developing a tolerance for drier conditions. These plants have evolved to efficiently store …