Native in Brazil, Blue Ginger resembles ginger in growth and habit but is actually a member of the Commelinaceae family. Blue Gingers are cultivated for their striking blue flowers. This photo was taken in the Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden here in Hong Kong.
Category hierarchy: Environmental Topics | Invasive SpeciesDescription: Blue ginger is a plant native to Brazil and Peru. It is invasive to Hawaii which is where this photo was taken. It is not related to ginger. Original date: 20030101Locality: Latitude: 1.989870000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.556660000000000e+002