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Hedychium

Hedychium

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A group of tropical plants called ginger lilies with fragrant flowers and large green leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Hedychium
  • The large, colorful blooms of Hedychium attract butterflies and bees in the summer.
  • ginger lily (Hedychium)

Examples

  • She admired the lush green leaves and sweet scent of the Hedychium in the conservatory.

  • The Hedychium plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many gardeners plant Hedychium to add a tropical feel and fragrance to their gardens.

  • I love the scent of Hedychium flowers.

  • The vibrant Hedychium plants bloom beautifully in the summer garden.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the fragrant flowers of the Hedychium genus for their lush appearance.

  • In tropical climates, Hedychium plants can grow several feet tall and attract pollinators.

Surface Forms

Hedychium singular
Hedychiums plural

Etymology

Hedychium comes from Greek words hedys ('sweet') and chion ('snow'), a name people gave because many of these ginger lilies have sweet-smelling, white flowers that look like snow. So the name helps you remember the plant's fragrant, white blooms.