Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
The pineapple (Ananas comosus), a terrestrial member of the bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae), holds a storied history and an enduring presence in South Florida. Introduced to the region in the mid-19th century, pineapples fueled a massive agricultural boom along Florida’s southeastern coast during the late 1800s. The town of Jensen Beach even crowned itself…
