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Spiral Ginger
Costus sp.
14.18, 121.18
Field Notes
Description:
An unidentified Costus sp. Costus Linnaeus 1753, is a group of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Costaceae, often characterized and distinguished from relatives such as Zingiber (true ginger) by their spiraling stems, hence the name Spiral Gingers.
Habitat:
Found in a hot spring resort area in Calamba, Laguna.
Distribution: They are native to tropical climates of Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America. Several species are frequently found in cultivation.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedDecember 22, 2015
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