I got a Costus flower cutting from a farmer's market months ago and planted it. I was not sure it would grow, because most flower cuttings do not produce roots, but remarkably this cutting did.
Costus originated in South American. There are many verities with interesting names, such as Spiral Ginger, Torch Ginger, Crepe Ginger. They are not actual ginger, but some verities are used in the production of steroids, snake bite remedies for animals and many other medications. The flowers are crisp and have a ginger flavor, slightly bitter with an aroma of citrus.
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