Tillandsia erubescens

Tillandsia erubescens is a species of epiphytic plants of the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.

Three varieties are recognized:

1. Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis <small>W.Weber & Ehlers</small> – northeastern Mexico
2. Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens – much of Mexico
3. Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata <small>W.Weber & Ehlers</small> – Sinaloa

Cultivars

• Tillandsia 'Cherub'
• Tillandsia 'Montoro'

Uses

The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat T. erubescens and Tillandsia recurvata flowers due to their high sugar content.

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