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torch-ginger
Etlingera elatior
Etlingera elatior
torch-ginger ginger
Etlingera elatior Zingiberaceae
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common names
  torch-ginger
  red ginger lily
accepted scientific name
  Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Sm.
rules for finding collection records
  Etlingera elatior (118)
family name
  • Zingiberaceae
Image Author: ©2003 Forest And Kim Starr
Image License: CC BY
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Category: Wildflowers
Petal colors: color color
Flower size is about 5 inches
Leaf: Alternate, Simple
Plant Observed All Year
Introduced. Native to Southeast Asia.

How Likely at this Location (24%)
Name Match (100%)
Plant Showiness (100%)
where plant found
mag select

Forest
Disturbed
Wetland
Sand
Salt Marsh
Rocky
Riparian
Meadow
Grassland
grid lines base


Names

Accepted Scientific Name

Etlingera elatior   (Jack) R.M. Sm.   (TSN: 502458, Index: 501)


Scientific Names used to access collection records



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