Costus barbatus ( spiral ginger, red tower ginger) - Costaceae, a perennial ornamental plant

Costus barbatus ( spiral ginger, red tower ginger) - Costaceae, a perennial ornamental plant with a long inflorescence that bears edible bright yellow flowers. The plant also used in folk medicine.

- Surendra Parihar

Ex.Professor & Head

Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology,

Indian Agricultural Research Institute,

New Delhi-110012