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Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Using H. gardnerianum (Kahili) or H. flavescens (Yellow), 1 by Neverland

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Neverland wrote:
These plants threaten to smother the native forests here in the north of New Zealand!

Does anybody have any comments about the commercial use of these plants?

I've been told that ginger beer can't be made from these but they appear quite suitable. I also understand the seeds of H. gardnerianum or Kahili Ginger might be useful for oils.