White Torch Ginger, Etlingera elatior var. alba, Zingiberaceae. Thailand and West Malesia.

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White Torch Ginger, Etlingera elatior var. alba, Zingiberaceae. Thailand and West Malesia. E. elatior is also known as "ginger flower", "torchflower", "torch lily", "wild ginger", "Indonesian tall ginger" and "porcelain rose". The species grows as a pseudostem from a rhizome. The flowers are used in decorative arrangements, and are an important ingredient in food across Southeast Asia.

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Location: Thailand and West Malesia.
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