hedychium

/ˈhɛdɪkiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, native to the Himalayan region and Southeast Asia.

“The rare hedychium flower is a sought-after ingredient in traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • Himalayan ginger
  • ginger plant

Antonyms

  • common weed
  • invasive plant