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Shell ginger - Alpinia zerumbet

This beautiful variegated variety of ginger has delightful foliage and lovely flowers.

Shell ginger - Alpinia zerumbet

The leaves are used in wrapping foods (think tamales but in Asian cuisine) and has some recorded traditional medicine usage. Thus far, I am just growing it because I love variegated leaves.

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