Dimerocostus strobilaceus

Dimerocostus strobilaceus, called “Pinuue Barbat” by the Kuna people of Panama, is a species of plant native to Central and South Tropical America. It mainly grows in wet areas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Dimerocostus strobilaceus 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
• Hellenia speciosa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Family

Costaceae

Genus

Dimerocostus

Species

Dimerocostus strobilaceus

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