SEED OF HEAVEN
Botanical Name: Aframomum sp ugandaDescription
Other Names: #MT10
A tropical evergreen, clump-forming spice and fruit bearing giant ginger native to West Central Africa. Growing to 6m or more, the rhizomes are reddish-brown, 1.5 cm in diameter. The large, ridged bright red, fleshy fruit are produced at the base of the plant and contain a sweet edible pulp that is tangy and juicy. The seeds are used as a piquant spice, not unlike peppercorns. Grows best is a shaded position
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$19.75 | 0 | Rhizome | Medium |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Tropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+10m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
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