Costus spicatus (Spiked Spiralflag Ginger) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows from rhizomes. It grows up to 7 feet (2.1 m) tall…
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Costus is a group of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Costaceae, described by Linnaeus as a genus in 1753. It is widespread through tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas.
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Costus spectabilis (Yellow Trumpet) is a herbaceous perennial plant that produces four large fleshy leaves that lie flat on the ground …
Costus curvibracteatus (Orange Tulip Ginger) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. Leaves are dark green …
Costus barbatus (Spiral Ginger) is a perennial plant with a long red inflorescence that bears edible bright yellow tubular flowers. It has …