African Spiral Flag (Costus lucanusianus)

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Costus lucanusianus is a species of plant native to Africa. It is widely distributed across North East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Tropical Africa.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of African Spiral Flag being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Costus guanaiensis
Costus arabicus
Costus phyllocephalus
Costus pictus
Costus lima

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus
Species: Costus lucanusianus

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