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

by butterflybyrob Jul 2, 2006 11:42 PM

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