pineapple
Plant
Herbaceous perennial
2½-5' tall, similar spread
Leaf
1½-6' long
Thick, stiff, strap-shaped
Sharp edges and tips
Fruit
6-12" long
Compound fruit composed of fused individual fruits
Topped by thick, stiff, strap-shaped leaves
Rind tough, waxy, scale-like, green, brown, and yellow