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15-MAR-2003

Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet)

The shell ginger produces flower buds similar in appearance to sea shells.
When the flowers open the insides are brilliant yellow with red stripes.

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Leslie Cohelan19-Nov-2004 07:08
This immediately caught my attention as I just discoveredit on my recent trip. Abeautiful flower it does remind one of seashells strung together...beautiful images of the Islands and culture throughout your portfolios...Mahalo for your nice comment