Shell Ginger, Light Galangal
Alpinia zerumbet is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to three meters tall and is native to tropical Asia. Its tubers and fruits are edible.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 3 meters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Perennial and evergreen
Poisonous: No, tubers and fruits are edible
Origin: Tropical Asia (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)
Botany
Name: Alpinia zerumbet
Family: Zingiberaceae
Categories: Indoor Plants |
