Ananas comosus
Ananas comosus
Ananas comosus (pronunciation: /əˈnænəs kəˈmoʊsəs/), commonly known as the pineapple, is a tropical plant with an edible fruit and the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.
Etymology
The genus name Ananas comes from the Guarani word for pineapple, nanas, as recorded by André Thevet in 1555. The species epithet comosus means "tufted" and refers to the stem of the fruit.
Description
Ananas comosus is a perennial monocotyledonous plant with terminal inflorescence and fruiting head. The leaves are long, lanceolate, and serrated, with a strong central midrib.
Cultivation and uses
Ananas comosus is cultivated for its fruit, which is eaten fresh or used in cooking. It is also used in the production of bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down protein.
Related terms
- Bromeliaceae: The family to which Ananas comosus belongs.
- Bromelain: An enzyme found in pineapple juice and in the stem of pineapple plants.
- Monocotyledon: A type of flowering plant that has a single embryonic leaf or cotyledon in its seeds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ananas comosus
- Wikipedia's article - Ananas comosus
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