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Beehive ginger, or Zingiber spectabile, is a variety of ginger that is native to southeast Asia. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which also encompasses a number of other ginger types such as torch ginger, Thai ginger, and cardamom.
Though beehive ginger can be used in cooking, is often grown simply for ornamental purposes. It can be dried or cut fresh and added to flower arrangements as a dramatic accent. Beehive ginger's leaves and rhizomes can flavor food similar to the way that common ginger does.
Though beehive ginger can be used in cooking, is often grown simply for ornamental purposes. It can be dried or cut fresh and added to flower arrangements as a dramatic accent. Beehive ginger's leaves and rhizomes can flavor food similar to the way that common ginger does.