Pitcairnia albiflos
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Pitcairnia albiflos is a species of bromeliad in the genus Pitcairnia
Pitcairnia
Pitcairnia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae. It was named for Dr. William Pitcairn, English physician and gardener . The genus Pitcairnia ranks as the second most prolific of the bromeliad family...

. This species is endemic to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...

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This white-flowered species often hybridizes with the red-flowered Pitcairnia staminea
Pitcairnia staminea
Pitcairnia staminea is a species of bromeliad in the genus Pitcairnia. This species is endemic to Brazil.This red-flowered species often hybridizes with the white-flowered Pitcairnia albiflos, producing pink-flowered offspring.-External links:...

, producing pink-flowered offspring.

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