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Hedychium spicatum, commonly known as white ginger or kalmi, is a perennial plant native to the eastern Himalayas and Southeast Asia, including regions of Assam, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hedychium spicatum (Latin: Hedychium spicatum, family Zingiberaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hedychium spicatum is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hedychium spicatum is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to ASS, CHC, EHM, IND, and MYA. Hedychium spicatum thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Hedychium spicatum grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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