Parngi chekke – Pineapple

Parngi chekke is referred to Pineapple in Kodava thakk. Pineapples grow from 1.0 to 1.5m tall and are used in cuisines all around the world.     This fruit is botanically called as “Ananas Comosus”. This fruit is usually pollinated by hummingbirds and certain wild pineapples by bats at night.

Pineapple promotes healthy complexion, decreases risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, Asthama, Cancer, Blood Pressure, etc.,

Kingdom

Plantae

Family

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Ananus

Species

A. comosus

Botanical Name

Ananus Comusus

Kodava Name

Parangi Chekke