Costus
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 Costus in Monteverde, Costa Rica
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- The plant known to the Ancient Romans as costus is probably Saussurea lappa
Costus is a genus of perennial tropical herbs. They are often characterized (and distinguished from) genera such as Zingiber by their spiraling stems (see photo).
[edit] Selected species
Costus barbatus - Spiral ginger
