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Noun: Alpinia officinalis
  1. Chinese perennial with pyramidal racemes of white flowers and pungent aromatic roots used medicinally and as flavouring
    "Alpinia officinalis is a key ingredient in many Asian dishes";
    - lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum

Type of: ginger

Part of: Alpinia, genus Alpinia, genus Languas, genus Zerumbet