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The plant's long leaf blades are still used for wrapping [[zongzi]]. |
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Alpinia zerumbet is a Chinese perennial plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
Characteristics
The plant can grow to a height of 1 to 3 m and bears funnel-formed flowers. Flowers have large yellow petals with red spots and stripes. There are three stamens, but only one has pollen. There is one pistil. The fruit is globose with many strigations.
Use
The plant's long leaf blades are still used for wrapping zongzi.