Costus scaber

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endangered perennial medicinal 2024 1977

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Home Plants magnoliophyta liliopsida zingiberales costaceae costus Costus scaber

Ruiz & Pav.

1798

indian head ginger

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Costus scaber is a species of plant in the family Costaceae. Its native range is Mexico to Tropical America. In Costa Rica, Costus scaber is grown in homegardens and used to treat multiple medical conditions. In Trinidad, it is used as an ingredient in treating dogs for snakebite. Costus scaber has been introduced to Hawaii, the Leeward Islands, and Puerto Rico. It has been identified as native or alien to Saint Lucia. Costus scaber is very similar in appearance to other species of Costus, especially Costus spicatus and Costus spiralis....read more on Wikipedia.

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