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Crepe Ginger

Cheilocostus speciosus

Description:

Multi-stemmed plant. 3' tall. White papery flowers coming from rich red rosette

Habitat:

Mountainside

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2 Comments

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 9 years ago

@ Maria dB ~ I don't know that the Thai's use it, but I have read that it is cultivated in India for medicinal uses. This plant was growing in the wild on the mountainside

Maria dB
Maria dB 9 years ago

Is it edible?

VivBraznell
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VivBraznell

Thailand

Spotted on Jun 27, 2014
Submitted on Jun 27, 2014

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