Ananas comosus aka Pineapple

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a common tropical plant that was once only grown in South and Central America (mainly Brazil). It is now cultivated worldwide, and can be found in greenhouses and tropical plantations. Pineapples are an economically significant fruit, grown in many cultures as a symbol of luxury since the 17th century. The pineapples grow as small shrubs, normally around 2-4' tall, with thick and spiky leaves that grow in a rosette. The individual flowers of the unpollinated plant fuse to form a multiple fruit, usually maturing in around a year. The average weight of a ripe pineapple can range from 2 to 8 pounds (1 to 3 kg). Pineapples are the third most cultivated tropical fruit, along with bananas and citrus, and can also be used to make tepache in its native Mexico.