Description: Perennial with tall, stems that grow out of a thick rhizome. Dark green leaves can be 1′ long. Height 6′.
Family: Zingiberaceae
Harvesting:
Medicinal Uses: Chewing the seeds relieves gas & indigestion and sweetens the breath
Culinary Uses: Key ingredient in curries. Also good with squash, pork, coffee & sweet pastries. The seeds can be added to potpourris or bath.
Cultural Requirements: Difficult to grow. Need constant moisture
