T h e m o s t widespread xerophytic bromeliads in Brazil belong to the genera D y c k i a , Orthophytum and Encho lirium. The latter, difficult to distinguish from Dyckia, is probably unfamiliar to succulentists. Aside from having terminal flower stalks, all species of Encholirium are native to Eastern Brazil, with some ranging into the more central areas. In contrast, Dyckia, which never flowers terminally, prefers the more central and western parts of the country. With this installment we present a rare Encholirium species that has a 4 m tall inflorescence and yellow flowers. In part two of this series we discussed Orthophytum horridum, a grayish-white representative of the genus from Minas Gerais. Orthophytum burle marxii from Bahia has less spectacular leaves, but the inflorescences are impressive and highly ornamental. Here we discuss its history, entwined with the life of garden architect and plant explorer, Roberto Burle-Marx, which makes the plant all the more interesting. Dyckia goehringii is a succulent bromeliad from Mato Grosso discovered by Eddie almost three decades ago but then more or less lost due to a mistake in the original description. We hope our account will alleviate some confusion and widen the appeal of these xerophytic bromeliads in succulent horticulture. Succulent and Xeromorphic Bromeliads of Brazil Part 3 Encholirium maximum, Orthophytum burle-marxii & Dyckia goehringii