Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta or grains of paradise is a tropical ginger grown for its pepper-flavoured seeds.
Description:
Aframomum melegueta, commonly known as grains of paradise, is a tropical ginger originating from West Africa cultivated for its pungent, peppery seeds used as an alternative to black pepper. The plant grows much like a Hedychium with a strong rhizomatous structure with long, narrow leaves on strong stems rising to five feet tall. Trumpet-shaped purple flowers emerge at the stem tips and produce seed pods filled with reddish-brown seeds. Once mature, the pods are harvested and dried before removing the seeds. Protect from winter cold in a frost-free area or use as a potted houseplant. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Grains of Paradise - [Fall Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Zingiberaceae (The Ginger Family)
Zone Hardiness: 10-12
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Shady sites in damp and swampy soils in forests of West Africa.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Tropical Africa
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