The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. source
The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries.
Pineapples may be cultivated from a crown cutting of the fruit, possibly flowering in 5-10 months and fruiting in the following six months. source
Pineapples may be cultivated from a crown cutting of the fruit, possibly flowering in 5-10 months and fruiting in the following six months.
Pineapples do not ripen significantly after harvest. source
Pineapples do not ripen significantly after harvest.
Pineapples can be consumed fresh, cooked, juiced, or preserved. source
Pineapples can be consumed fresh, cooked, juiced, or preserved.
Pineapplesare found in a wide array of cuisines. source
Pineapplesare found in a wide array of cuisines.
In addition to consumption, the pineapple leaves are used to produce the textile fiber piña in the Philippines, source
In addition to consumption, the pineapple leaves are used to produce the textile fiber piña in the Philippines,
The word "pineapple" in English was first recorded to describe the reproductive organs of conifer trees (now termed pine cones). source
The word "pineapple" in English was first recorded to describe the reproductive organs of conifer trees (now termed pine cones).
The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial, which grows to 1.0 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall, although sometimes it can be taller. source
The pineapple is a herbaceous perennial, which grows to 1.0 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall, although sometimes it can be taller.
The fruit of a pineapple is arranged in two interlocking helices, eight in one direction, 13 in the other, each being a Fibonacci number. source
The fruit of a pineapple is arranged in two interlocking helices, eight in one direction, 13 in the other, each being a Fibonacci number.
The pineapple carries out CAM photosynthesis, fixing carbon dioxide at night and storing it as the acid malate. source
The pineapple carries out CAM photosynthesis, fixing carbon dioxide at night and storing it as the acid malate.
The flesh and juice of the pineapple are used in cuisines around the world. source
The flesh and juice of the pineapple are used in cuisines around the world.
In a 100-gram serving, raw pineapple is an excellent source of manganese (44% Daily Value [DV]) and vitamin C (58% DV), source
In a 100-gram serving, raw pineapple is an excellent source of manganese (44% Daily Value [DV]) and vitamin C (58% DV),
Three-quarters of the pineapples sold in Europe are grown in Costa Rica, where pineapple production is highly industrialised source
Three-quarters of the pineapples sold in Europe are grown in Costa Rica, where pineapple production is highly industrialised
Some pests that commonly affect pineapple plants are scales, thrips, mites, mealybugs, ants, and symphylids. source
Some pests that commonly affect pineapple plants are scales, thrips, mites, mealybugs, ants, and symphylids.
Heart-rot is the most serious disease affecting pineapple plants. source
Heart-rot is the most serious disease affecting pineapple plants.
