Associations to the word «Alpinia»

Wiktionary

ALPINIA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Zingiberaceae   — a polyphyletic grouping of numerous species in the ginger family, grown as ornamentals.

Dictionary definition

ALPINIA, noun. Perennial rhizomatous herbs of Asia and Australia and Polynesia having ginger-scented rhizomes.

Wise words

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