Who knew pineapples grow on the ground? I suppose I’ve never thought much about where pineapples come from; until last night I stumbled upon a whole field filled with rows and rows of them. But just the top plant-like part is there as the fruit has yet to appear. I will be revisiting the field, as I’d like a clear image of what the fruit itself looks like as it grows. But really, it is such an unromantic, hearty, down to earth birthplace for such a fun and flirty fruit. I’m having a bit of a hard time wrapping my head around this. Perhaps because pineapples are always linked so closely with the coconut, which has such strong tree imagery attached to all the stereotypes such as climbing up a tree to get the coconut or the mere possibility of a coconut fall on your head. It’s hard to imagine what tropical paradise would be without pina coladas and coconut trees swaying in the breeze along the beach. Now imagine that pineapple tree producing such a luscious and delicious fruit... Or maybe not, because a pineapple would appear super awkward and actually quite unsafe in a tree – and this might disrupt the ambiance, so I guess I’ll just have to accept their grounded upbringing.
I didn't know that pineapples grew on the ground either! I had to ask someone what they were! And then three Ugandan men giggled at me while I took pictures!
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