Globba spathulata
Family: Zingiberaceae
What it is like
A ginger family herb.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bangladesh, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The rhizome is cooked with meat.
Edible parts
Rhizome, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ai-thing
Synonyms
Mantisia spatulata (Roxb.) Schult.;