Earth Star

Description

Cryptanthus bahianus is a species in the genus Cryptanthus. Cryptanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the bromeliad botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek cryptos (hidden) and anthos (flower). This genus has two recognized subgenera: the type subgenus and Hoplocryptanthus Mez. All species of this genus are endemic to Brazil. The common name for any Cryptanthus is "Earth Star".