Botanical Name |
Zingiber officinale |
Family |
Zingiberaceae |
Plant Type |
Herbaceous perennial |
Height |
2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) |
Stem Type |
Pseudostem formed from rolled leaves |
Rhizome Appearance |
Thick, knotted, and branched |
Rhizome Color (Exterior) |
Light brown to yellowish |
Rhizome Color (Interior) |
Pale yellow to golden yellow |
Leaf Shape |
Lanceolate (long and narrow) |
Leaf Length |
6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) |
Flower Type |
Spike inflorescence |
Flower Color |
Yellow-green with purple edges |
Root Type |
Fibrous |
Aroma |
Strong, pungent, and spicy |
Texture of Rhizome |
Fibrous and juicy |