Greigia danielii L.B.Sm.
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Authority
Smith, Lyman B. 1957. The Bromeliaceae of Colombia. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 33: i-v, 1-311.
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Family
Bromeliaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Description - Leaves over 8 dm. long, sheaths narrowly triangular-ovate, 5 cm. long, entire, dark castaneous, blades to 23 mm. wide, long-acuminate, narrowed at the base, very laxly serrate with straight or curved spines 2 mm. long; inflorescences lateral, complanate, few-flowered; outer bracts broadly ovate, acuminate, 3 cm. long, dark castaneous, sparsely lepidote; floral bracts narrowly lanceolate, acuminate, scarcely over 2 cm. long, castaneous; flowers short-pedicellate; sepals free, narrowly triangular, acuminate, pungent, 16 mm. long; ovary 10 mm. long.