Striped Hidden Cone Ginger

Scientific Name: Curcuma petiolata

History: The Striped Hidden Cone Ginger is a tropical perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. This plant produces tall spikes of showy, pink flowers that bloom in midsummer and has bright green leaves with white stripes.

Fun Fact: The Striped Hidden Cone Ginger is often used in Thai cuisine as a spice and for its medicinal properties.