Queen of the Andes: the ecology and conservation of Puya raimondii

Puya raimondii is the world’s largest bromeliad and a prime example of a “charismatic megaflora”. Indeed, its grand stature and remarkable once-in-a-lifetime flowering event have earned it the name “Queen of the Andes”. Like many Puya species, it is one of the only large-statured plants in high Ande...

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Main Author: Riley P. Fortier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Conservation Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2024.1349553/full