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Costus

spiral flag

Other common names
spiral ginger
West Indian wild ginger
Botanical details
Family
Costaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Costus

Genus description

Costus are rhizomatous perennials with spirally arranged leaves and tubular, 3-petalled flowers usually in terminal clusters on leafy shoots and often with showy bracts

Name status

Correct

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