Pitcairnia

noun
Pit·​cair·​nia | \ pitˈka(a)rnēə\

Definition of Pitcairnia

: a large genus of tropical often epiphytic herbs (family Bromeliaceae) that have fleshy leaves with spiny margins and flowers with showy bracts

History and Etymology for Pitcairnia

New Latin, from William Pitcairn †1791 English physician and botanist + New Latin -ia

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