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Edible: Seedlings, Rhizomes, Roots, Stem, Leaves

A herb.

It is a tropical plant. It suits shady places. In Sikkim it grows between 300-1,800 m above sea level.

Common Names: Crepe ginger, Betlauri, Cheki kanda, Gaigobara, Harduli, Keukand

Synonyms: 

Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm.;
and many others