That knobby root sitting in your kitchen might be the most overlooked medicine you own. Forget what you’ve heard about “superfoods” that promise the moon but deliver nothing; ginger is
Ginger is a popular spice used in various dishes, beverages, personal care, and cosmetic products. But did you know that ginger can easily be grown from the root or rhizomes
Awapuhi Shampoo Ginger Lily Plant (Zingiber zerumbet) is related to ginger, turmeric, and other members of the Zingiberaceae family of plants. It is tropical wild ginger hailing from Australia and
“Shampoo flower gets its various names from its pinecone-shaped inflorescence. When squeezed, the flower produces a fragrant milky-white substance and is used as a shampoo or hair conditioner.“ What is
The Alpinia Zerumbet ‘Variegata’ plant is a herbaceous perennial popular for its attractive foliage and flowers. It belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae (the ginger family) along with Zingiber Officinale. It
Etlingera elatior [et-LING-er-a, ee-LAY-tee-or] is a mostly ornamental member of the Ginger or Zingiberaceae family hailing from Indonesia, Malaysia, New Guinea, and Thailand. The tropical torch ginger plant grows to
Zingiber officinale (zing-ee-ber oh-fiss-ih-NAH-lee) is a tropical perennial member of the Zingiberaceae family of plants. It originally came from Southeast Asia’s tropical and subtropical forests, but it has been traded
Curcuma [KER-koo-muh] is an elegant perennial summer plant with over 100 species. It belongs to the family Zingiberaceae (ginger), which consists of notable species such as Siam Tulip and turmeric.
The most common names for Hedychium coronarium [hed-EE-kee-um, kor-oh-NAR-ee-um] may be White garland lily or white ginger lily but the plant is nothing close to a lily. In fact, it
Kaempferia [kaymp-FER-ee-a] is a genus of plants native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is part of the ginger family Zingiberaceae and includes over 100 species. The genus received its
The ginger lily found throughout the tropics and subtropics, the Hedychium gardneranum is also a delightful choice for a greenhouse or enclosed porch. Hedychium gardnerianum pronounced [hed-EE-kee-um gard-nair-ee-AH-num] also has a
Red Ginger or Alpinia purpurata are Malaysian plants from ginger family with showy flowers growing from brightly colored red flower bracts. They can also be found in different areas of