Species
Costus pictus
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Taxonomy
Family
Costaceae
Genus
Costus
Species
Costus pictus
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Pyxa pictaCostus congestusCostus mexicanus
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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