torch ginger

torch ginger lily or Etlingera elatior

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Gorgeous flower, thanks for describing it so well! Posted 6 years ago
1. lensbaby
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks Ferdy. So sorry for the late reply. I was away on a trip. Posted 5 years ago

DonTX

Bullet Ant

Hi lenbaby, thank you for sharing and describing such a beautiful flower. Fantastic image! Posted 5 years ago
1. lensbaby
  
  Bullet Ant
  
  Thanks so much DonTX. Posted 5 years ago

The Etlingera elatior

''Etlingera elatior'' is a species of herbaceous perennial plant . Botanical synonyms include ''Nicolaia elatior'', ''Phaeomeria magnifica'', ''Nicolaia speciosa'', ''Phaeomeria speciosa'', ''Alpinia elatior'', ''Alpinia magnifica.''

The showy pink flowers are used in decorative arrangements while the flower buds are an important ingredient in the Nonya dish laksa. In North Sumatra, the flower buds are used for a dish called ''arsik ikan mas''

It is known in Indonesian as.. more

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Similar species: Zingiberales

Species identified by lensbaby