spiked ginger lily
plant
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The spiked ginger lily, scientifically known as Hedychium spicatum, is a species within the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). This plant is native to the Himalayas and is recognized for its heavily perfumed flowers. It is utilized in traditional and Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger lilies, in general, are cultivated for their ornamental value, and their fragrant flowers are often used for garlands and decorations. These plants typically have fleshy, ginger-like rhizomes and leaves that can be green or have colored undersides.1
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