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Crape Ginger

Costus Speciosus

Habitat:

I found it in a house garden of Khatima, Uttarakhand, India.

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Crape Ginger
Costus speciosus Costus speciosus


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8 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Bahut Sundaar!

"Thanks again, Dan, to show me ( a new spotter for Project Noah) the proper way!"

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

I am glad you found the proper ID. Once you have it, there is no need to suggest it for your own spotting. You can just add the proper information into the common and scientific names and add your link. Great spotting too! I love the sharpness of the buds and color contrast.

"Thank you, Dan! According to your suggestion I got the correct ID and have suggested."

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

I was going to suggest Costus as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costus

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Very beautiful!

IanMichaelIleto
IanMichaelIleto 12 years ago

is this the plant with leaves similar to a spiral staircase?

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

I have seen something similar in the genus Costus.

Pilibhit, Uttaranchal, India

Spotted on Jul 4, 2011
Submitted on Jul 4, 2011

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