Morris Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. var. comosus cv. Morris)

FamilyBromeliaceae
Scientific nameAnanas comosus L. var. comosus cv. Morris
Common name (English)Morris Pineapple
Common name (Malay)Nanas Morris
Identified asIntroduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Ananas comosus, commonly known as pineapple, is a tropical fruiting plant in the Bromeliaceae family. Native to South America, it is widely cultivated throughout the tropics for its sweet, juicy, and aromatic fruit. Beyond its culinary uses, various parts of the plant—including the fruit, leaves, and stem—have been traditionally used for digestive support and anti-inflammatory purposes. Valued for its nutritional, economic, and cultural importance, Ananas comosus remains one of the most recognized and widely consumed tropical fruits worldwide.