Earth Star (Cryptanthus bahianus)
Description
Cryptanthus bahianus is a species in the genus Cryptanthus. Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the bromeliad botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). This genus has two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and Hoplocryptanthus Mez. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth Star".
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Poales
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Family: Bromeliaceae
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Genus: Cryptanthus
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