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Lalemas besai, Lalemas kampung
Alpinia glabra

Family: Zingiberaceae


What it is like

A ginger family plant 1-2 m tall. The fruit are red when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Terabak

Synonyms

Languas glabra (Ridl.) Merr.;