Sabparod (Pineapple)
Scientific Name:Ananas comosus Merr.
Family:BROMELIACEAE
Other names:Sabparod lai (Krungthep ) Lingthong (Petchboon) Kanoonthong, Yanaad Yaannaad (The Centeral Part) Sabparod (Ranong )Makhanaad, Manaad (The Northern Part ) Bornaad (Chiangmai ) Nae (Karen Mae Hongsorn) Naesaa (Karen – Taak) Maakgaeng (Ngiew Mae Hongsorn ) Maanya (Khmer)
Botanical features:
TrunkA kind of plant whose life cycle is not short has a short stalk of about 1-3 feet high. There are no branches but spathes that cover the stalk.
LeavesThe leaves of a pineapple tree are growing in a clump, in a spiral form with pointed, tapering ends and without stems. The leaves bases cover the stalk with their thorny edges. The leaves skin is smooth with dark green and red streak on the upper part and bluish white color on the underneath.
BlossomsA big bunch of flowers grows from the middle of the pinapple clump. The stems are big and strong. There are 3 small petals of which the upper part is purplish blue and the underneath is white. There are 6 pollens arranging in 2 layers.
Fruit A pineapple fruit has an oblong shape with a broader...