Tillandsia erubescens
Introduction '''''Tillandsia erubescens''''' is a species of  epiphytic plants of the genus ''Tillandsia''. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.Three varieties are recognized:#''Tillandsia erubescens'' var. ''arroyoensis'' W.Weber & Ehlers – northeastern Mexico#''Tillandsia erubescens'' var. ''erubescens'' – much of Mexico#''Tillandsia erubescens'' var. ''patentibracteata'' W.Weber & Ehlers – Sinaloa
Cultivars * ''Tillandsia'' 'Cherub'* ''Tillandsia'' 'Montoro'
Uses The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat '''''T. erubescens''''' and ''Tillandsia recurvata'' flowers due to their high sugar content.
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