Guzmania lingulata
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Guzmania lingulata var cardinalis
Ken Woods.
Guzmania lingulata var minor
Low-growing, often terrestrial notable for it's vivid red involucral bracts. Found from Guatemala to Colombia and northeastern Brazil. Many colour hybrids, named with fruit colours.
Ian Hook Sydney 10/04, Red form.
Ian Hook Sydney 11/04, Orange form.
Ian Hook Sydney 11/04, Persimon form.
Ian Hook Sydney 10/05, Hybrid from The Olive Branch