Bromelia antiacantha Bertol.

A small evergreen plant. It is almost without a stem. It forms a ring. It can be 2 m tall. The leaves are erect and have spines on the edges. They are 1 m long. The flowering stalk arises from the centre. It has 7 distinct flower bracts. The fruit are berries. They are 4-5 cm across. The have juicy flesh.

A tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions in forests and forest covered sand dunes in Brazil. It is best with a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. It is damaged by drought and frost.

The fruit can be eaten fresh. They are mostly used for jellies.

Plants can be grown from seed or from sprouts near the base.