Zingiber sylvestre & Z. angustifolium, ginger

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Zingiber sylvestre & Z. angustifolium, ginger

Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

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Commelinid Ginger Monocot Monocotyledon Root Spice Zingiber Zingiberales Amomum Zingiber Angiospermae Magnoliophyta Zingiber Officinale Zingiberaceae

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1. Title: A Botanical Duo: Zingiber Sylvestre and Z. Angustifolium, Two Distinct Species of Ginger from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum, London 2.. This illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London showcases two distinct species of ginger, Zingiber sylvestre and Z. angustifolium. Both plants belong to the Zingiberaceae family, which is part of the larger monocotyledonous order Zingiberales, within the class Magnoliopsida, and the division Magnoliophyta. Zingiber sylvestre, commonly known as wild ginger or Indian ginger, is depicted on the left side of the image. Its rhizomes, or underground stems, are used extensively in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for various therapeutic purposes, including treating digestive issues and inflammation. The plant's inflorescence, or flowering structure, displays vibrant, red bracts and yellow flowers. On the right side of the illustration lies Zingiber angustifolium, commonly known as narrow-leaved ginger or Amomum zingiber. This ginger species is native to Southeast Asia and is known for its aromatic rhizomes, which are used as a spice in various cuisines, particularly in Indonesian and Malaysian cooking. The illustration reveals the plant's slender leaves and compact, conical inflorescence, adorned with small, white flowers. This botanical artwork highlights the intricate beauty and diversity of these two ginger species, which have long been valued for their medicinal and culinary properties. The illustration serves as a testament to the rich heritage of botanical discovery and documentation, as well as the ongoing importance of plant diversity in our daily lives.

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