👉 Bromeliacea, also known as the "bromeliads," is a family of flowering plants in the sunflower family. They are native to North America and some parts of Europe and Asia. These plants have thorny stems that produce bright pink flowers which bloom from May to October. These flowers are often used for medicinal purposes due to their anti-inflammatory properties, but they are not typically considered to be a type of flowering plant themselves. The term "bromeliacea" is derived