Tillandsia Zebrina
A South American plant of the pineapple family; the bottle-like cavity at the base of the leaves will sometimes contain a pint or more of water, and has frequently furnished a grateful drink to thirst...
A South American plant of the pineapple
family; the bottle-like cavity at the base of the leaves will
sometimes contain a pint or more of water, and has frequently
furnished a grateful drink to thirsty travelers.
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