Greigia
(named in honour of Major-General Greig, a promoter of Russian horticulture). ORD. Bromeliaceae. A genus comprising two species of large-growing herbs, producing a fine crown of Pineapple-like spiny leaves. Greigias are usually described as requiring stove heat, but in summer they may be placed outside the rock garden or warm border, in light, perfectly-drained soil. In the stove, they require treatment similar to Billbergia (which see). G. sphacelata (scorched). fl. rose-coloured, sessile, overlapping each other, and disposed in dense heads; bracts large, tinged with green. Summer. l. numerous, erect, sword-shaped, acuminated, fringed with stiff spines. h. 3ft. Chili, 1865. (B. G. 1865, 474.) SYN. Billbergia sphacelata.