Tillandsia erubescens is a species of epiphytic plants of the genus Tillandsia. This species is endemic to Mexico, found over much of the country from Chihuahua to Oaxaca.Three varieties are recognized:
Tillandsia erubescens var. arroyoensis W.Weber & Ehlers - northeastern Mexico
Tillandsia erubescens var. erubescens - much of Mexico
Tillandsia erubescens var. patentibracteata W.Weber & Ehlers - Sinaloa
The Pima of Mexico occasionally eat T. erubescens and Tillandsia recurvata flowers due to their ...