Amomum longiligulare
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
A ginger family herb. It is 1-1.5 m tall. The ligule is 2-4.5 cm long The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 20-30 cm long by 3 cm wide. The flower spike is 1-3 cm long. They are white with yellow tips. The fruit is an oval capsule 2 cm long by 1 cm wide. It is 3 angled. The seeds are purple brown.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flower buds, shoots, seeds, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sa nhan tim