Tillandsia erubescens

Tillandsia erubescens is a species of epiphytic plants of the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.

Three varieties are recognized:


 * 1) Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers – northeastern Mexico
 * 2) Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens – much of Mexico
 * 3) Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers – Sinaloa

Cultivars

 * Tillandsia 'Cherub'
 * Tillandsia 'Montoro'

Uses
The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat T. erubescens and Tillandsia recurvata flowers due to their high sugar content.