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Puya alpestris
A species of bromeliad. It produces a clump of gray-green, spike-edged leaves and bolts a tall inflorescence containing many flowers. The flower is an unusual teal color with bright light orange pollen.
Is native to Chilean Andes.
Found in El Cajón del Maipo, Chile. Thanks, @auntnance123, for ID.
This beautiful succulent grows very well in Southern California, and handsome plants may be seen in Encinitas at the San Diego Botanic Garden.
Spotted on Dec 28, 2010
Submitted on Dec 9, 2011
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