Aechmea 'Pioneer'-
hybrid between A. cylindrata (seed) x
A. caudata (pollen)

Bromeliaceae
Kristin Yanker-Hansen, Danville

Brought in under the species name it was identified as a hybrid by David Feix, created by the Australians
G. Stonor and G. Lawn
A large number of hybrids are available in this genus; many have spectacular and long-lasting flowers. The species has blue and red conscpicuous in the sheaths and bracts while the flowers are rather inconspicuous and purple. It has a wide range from S. Brazil through Paraguay and Uruguay.