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Cheilocostus speciosus or Crepe Ginger is a native rhizomatous herb that can grow to 3 m in height. Leaves are oblong to lance-shaped, arranged spirally along the reddish slender stems. The flowering spike is dark red, round, each flower is white, funnel-like with a yellow centre emerge from between the bracts. The long slender stems produced make Crepe Ginger a suitable screening and border plant. Along with its biodiversity-attracting flowers, this plant can be found easily in parks and gardens.