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Ginger Lily (Kahili Ginger)

Hedychium gardnerianum

Photo by Japh
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Field Notes

Description:

Appears to be some kind of lily. Leaves tend to splay along one axis, making the plant look kind of flat. Grows in clusters, almost like rafts.

Notes:

Apparently this is classed as an invasive species in places like New Zealand and can be very difficult to keep under control or get rid of.

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Hedychium gardnerianum

Species ID Suggestions

Butterfly Ginger

Hedychium coronarium

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LydiaMonroe
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Comments (3)
Japh
Thanks for the suggestion, @LydiaMonroe! You got me on the right track. I believe it's a Ginger Lily (Hedychium gardnerianum)
LydiaMonroe
Hedychium coronarium . Common name: Butterfly Ginger

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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