Ananas comosus

A member of the bromeliad family, A. Comosus is the third most cultivated fruit in the world! Almost 30 billion tons of pineapple are produced globally, annually. Its leaves may be sharp, so thoughtful placement of this plant in a landscape is vital, especially considering its monocarpic nature. With the parent plant producing a single fruit annually, it will continue to fruit via suckers or "ratoons" which emerge from its base or below the fruiting body and can be propagated.