Curcuma Species, Aussie Plume Ginger, Cape York Lily, Native Turmeric (Curcuma australasica)

The delicately beautiful Aussie Plume Ginger (Curcuma australasica) flowers shown in August with water resting on one petal ...

by htop Aug 17, 2006 6:05 AM

Aussie Plume Ginger (Curcuma australasica) flower stalk as seen from above ...

by htop Aug 17, 2006 6:38 AM

Found growing near a bed of Impatients. Almost missed it. Very beautiful.

by trois Jul 16, 2007 3:08 AM

Another view.

by trois Jul 16, 2007 3:11 AM

Close up view of flower.

by trois Jul 16, 2007 3:11 AM

by Tropicanna Aug 29, 2007 1:10 PM

This is similar to hidden ginger - see how the blooms are hidden in the foliage?

by rntx22 Jan 5, 2009 7:23 PM

Close up of a young bloom

by rntx22 Jan 5, 2009 7:23 PM

Aussie Plume Ginger with blooms ahead of leaf formation.

by nroyce49 Jan 27, 2009 1:03 AM