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Crape Ginger

Cheilocostus speciosus

Photo by zepcheok
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Description:

The flowers form on red 10 cm cone-shaped bracts, with several 2 in (5 cm) pure white crinkled flowers protruding from each cone. The flowers petals are like crepe paper, hence the other name of crepe ginger.

Habitat:

Tampines Eco Green

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Cheilocostus speciosus

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