Flowers of the Ginger Plants
Wild Ginger - Geostachys - |
This is one type of Ginger plants that are found on peaks of isolated mountains. There are 2 species of this genus recorded . The notable ones are:-
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First point- notice that the root stock are raised above ground by thick roots. They are on stilts. The stems usually clustered together. |
The inflorescence on a fairly long stalk is standing upright. Each bearing 2 flowers at one time. |
A close- up of the flowers - the lips over 10 mm, rounded and orange-yellow in colour |
The next species |
Unlike the earlier species, these plants congregate into a huge clump. |
A close- up of the flowers - |
A peduncle filled with stiff sheaths that hold the flowers.
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And then the flowers themselves when blooming |
The fruits after the flowering |
Flowers of the Ginger Plants
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