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Boesenbergia sp., Chinese Ginger, Fingerroot, Kra Chai

Boesenbergia kingii

Boesenbergia sp.

Chinese Ginger, Fingerroot, Kra Chai
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Malaysia,Thailand
Small plant 2-5 ft

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Moderate water

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Unusual color

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Edible plant

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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