Bromeliaceae
Aechmea mertensii (G. Mey.) Schult. & Schult. f.
Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Species Parent: Aechmea Status: Valid
Morphological Description
Diagnosis: This species can be recognized by: narrow to wide lanceolate leaves with strong spines along the margins; a compact raceme that extends above the leaves; and several bright red bracts subtending the tight racemose flower cluster.