

How to identify Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger, also known as Garden Ginger, East Indian Ginger, Red Ginger
Ginger features lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length. The leaves have a shiny green surface and are arranged in an alternate pattern on the pseudostems, which can reach about 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) tall. Concealed beneath the soil, ginger has fleshy, jointed rhizomes. During the warm season, greenish-yellow flowers with purple lips emerge from cone-like bracts. These inflorescences are typically found near the base of the plant.
Lance-shaped leaves up to 12 inches (30 cm) long with shiny green surface.
Greenish-yellow flowers with purple lips emerge from cone-like bracts near the base.
Upright, smooth green stem growing up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall with slightly swollen nodes.
Distinctive sheath-like structure encasing stem for rigidity and protection.
Flowering spikes with green or yellow bracts and translucent margins, reaching 2-4 inches (5-10 cm).
The flowers of ginger are borne on cone-shaped spikes characterized by a series of green or yellow bracts with translucent margins. These bracts encase protruding blooms. The flowering spikes develop on a leafless stem that grows separately from the foliage stem. The bracts can reach lengths of 2-4 inches (5-10 cm), producing a distinct and vibrant appearance. The inflorescence appears after a few years as the plant matures, heralding its distinctive blooming period.
The stem of ginger is upright, smooth, and green, typically growing up to 3 feet (90 cm) in height. It is cylindrical and robust, with no branching. The stem is characterized by its slightly swollen nodes and thin internodes, appearing somewhat jointed. The texture is firm yet pliable, allowing it to support the weight of the thick foliage above. The distinctive sheath-like structure encases the stem, providing additional rigidity and protection.
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The pepper are commonly used for cooking in places such as the Southern U.S. and Central America. Most are moderately spicy, though because there are so many variants, the spice level can vary dramatically. Cayenne powder is also a popular seasoning product made from pepper plants.
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The bigleaf hydrangea is a deciduous shrub native to Japan, and is known for its lush, oval, colorful inflorescence. The two types of Hydrangea macrophylla are mopheads - with large, ball-shaped, sterile flower clusters, and lace capes - with small round fertile flowers in the center, and sterile flowers on the outer side of each inflorescence. Depending on soil pH, blooms can change color from pink to blue.
Scientific Classification of Ginger