bromeliad
noun
bro·me·li·ad
brō-ˈmē-lē-ˌad 
: any of the chiefly tropical American usually epiphytic plants comprising the pineapple family and including Spanish moss and various ornamentals
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Enjoy The Hiking And Biking Trails A walk through the gardens is easy thanks to wide walking paths that wind past azaleas, ferns, bromeliads, large live oaks, and a reflection pond.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Divide and replant perennials including shasta daisies, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and bromeliad leaves can hold enough water for mosquito larvae.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
There will be a display of drought-resistant flowering bromeliads from members’ collections and vendors.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Divide and replant perennials including shasta daisies, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, and bromeliad leaves can hold enough water for mosquito larvae.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
There will be a display of drought-resistant flowering bromeliads from members’ collections and vendors.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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“Bromeliad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromeliad. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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