Jewel of Thailand

Photo Information

Genre: Plants

Medium: Color

Date Taken: 2012-07-31

Categories: Flowers

Camera: Canon EOS 450D, Canon EF 50/1.8 II

Photo Version: Original Version

Date Submitted: 2012-08-01 5:37

Viewed: 3975

Points: 4

[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note

A member of the ginger family indigenous to Thailand, Curcuma petiolata (cordata) is quite simply spectacular. The inflorescence shown is 25cm tall and still growing. Another can be seen emerging and a healthy plant may produce 3 to 5 inflorescences. They are completely dormant in winter and usually start sprouting around May in northern Thailand. The inflorescence is not only beautiful, it's also supposed to be delicious. Perhaps I'll try eating one once a few more have appeared ...

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