Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). Close-up of a raceme of pendent flowers growing in Tel Aviv, Israel Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger,

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Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). Close-up of a raceme of pendent flowers growing in Tel Aviv, Israel Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. They can grow up to 8 to 10 ft ( to m) tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers. They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine. They are also sometimes known as the pink porcelain lily, variegated ginger or butterfly ginger.

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Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Photo credit: © Ilan Rosen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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