in spite of being a high altitude plant, it has thrived at near sea level in temperate climate. Conservation status P. raimondii is considered an endangered species by the IUCN. The main threats to its survival are: human caused fires, climate change and a declining genetic diversity. References External links Photographs of Puya raimondii. Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies. raimondii Flora of Bolivia Flora of Peru Endangered plants Ancash Region