Costus potierae is one of the only two species of Costus in FNQ. Both species are spiral gingers as their family name suggests but in this species, the flowers are held high above the ground, whereas the other, C. dubius, … Continue reading →
Costus dubius is one unmistakable plant. I found the common name Green Grenade Ginger on Flickr and found it rather humorous but extremely apt! The bulb-like structure that bears the flowers does look like a grenade! Costus used to be … Continue reading →
Been in Australia for over a decade gazing at plants, both large and small, grasses and trees, in rain forest and savanna, in the tropics and in temperate zones. I love connecting with people with similar interests. You can read more about me on my About page and at my personal BLOG.
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Leaf Whispering in the Tropics 