Ananas
Ananas
Ananas (/əˈnænəs/; from the Tupi word nanas, meaning "excellent fruit") is a genus of tropical plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to South America and Central America which includes the species Ananas comosus, the pineapple.
Etymology
The word 'Ananas' comes from the Tupi word 'nanas', which translates to "excellent fruit". The term was adopted in scientific nomenclature due to the plant's distinctive fruit.
Description
Ananas plants are characterized by their rosette of stiff, pointed leaves and large, oval fruit. The fruit, known as a pineapple, is a multiple fruit composed of coalesced berries that grow at the crown of a fruiting tree.
Species
The genus Ananas includes several species, the most well-known of which is Ananas comosus, or the pineapple. Other species include Ananas bracteatus, Ananas lucidus, and Ananas ananassoides.
Cultivation and uses
Ananas plants, particularly the pineapple, are cultivated for their fruit, which is eaten fresh, cooked, or juiced. The fruit is also used in a variety of culinary applications, including in desserts, salads, and as a tenderizer for meat.
Related terms
- Bromeliaceae: The plant family to which the Ananas genus belongs.
- Pineapple: The common name for the fruit of the Ananas comosus.
- Tropical plants: Plants that grow in tropical climates, like the Ananas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ananas
- Wikipedia's article - Ananas
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