Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L.Burtt and R.M.Sm.
Shell flower
Rhizomatous evergreen perennial grow  24- 30 m tall leaves lance-shaped, shiny, dark green 60 cm long flowers fragrant waxy white or pinkish, shell-like
Ornamental perennial plant. leaves used used for wrapping zongzi, a traditional Chinese dish made of rice stuffed with different fillings. In Okinawa, Japan, its leaves are sold for making an herbal tea and are also used to flavor noodles and wrap muchi rice cakes.  
Alpinia nutans K Schum
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