Some bromeliads are special because of their colorful leaves, but those in the Vriesea genus are known for their bold, bright flower spikes. These tall, narrow spikes come in blazing hues of red, orange, and yellow, lending the plants in this genus the nickname of “flowering sword.” More @Wikipedia
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