Ananas comosus
Sign in to saveThe pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.
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The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant that produces an edible fruit you can eat. It's the most economically important plant in its family, meaning it's grown and sold worldwide as a valuable crop.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassLiliopsida
- OrderPoales
- FamilyBromeliaceae
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Subclass of
- useful plant
- Parent taxon
- Ananas
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- Nanas variegata cheche.jpg
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26 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Description
- Taxonomy
- History
- Precolonial cultivation
- Old World introduction
- Since the 19th century: mass commercialization
- Composition
- Nutrition
- Phytochemistry
- Varieties
- Cultivars
- Cultivation
- Storage and transport
- Ethical and environmental concerns
- Illegal drug trade
- Expansion into protected areas
- Pests and diseases
- Production
- Uses
- Culinary
- Textiles
- Houseplant
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.
The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been cultivated for many centuries. The introduction of the pineapple plant to Europe in the 17th century made it a significant cultural icon of luxury. Since the 1820s, pineapple has been commercially grown in greenhouses and many tropical plantations. The fruit, particularly its juice, has diverse uses in cuisines and desserts.