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Zingiber officinale

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Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall, bearing narrow leaf blades. The inflorescences bear flowers having pale yellow petals with purple edges, and arise directly from the rhizome on separate shoots.

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusZingiber
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

More Information

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Botanical Information

Scientific NameZingiber officinale
Common NameGinger
FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusZingiber

Physical Characteristics

Blooming Information

Environmental Information

Pests & Diseases

  • Aphids
  • Whiteflies
  • Spider mites
  • Mealybugs
  • Thrips
  • Leaf spot
  • Root rot
  • Powdery mildew
  • Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.